Patricia Marte

Project: Preserving and promoting uptown culture through storytelling, creating stories, and developing songs that amplify the voices of immigrant communities. She will highlight the enduring contributions of Caribbean communities in Hip-Hop. 

Patricia Marte (also known as Patty Dukes) is an Afro-Dominican and Puerto Rican Hip-Hop artist, producer, and screenwriter based in Washington Heights. A former artist in residence at Carnegie Hall, Marte also previously worked as a teaching artist and community engagement specialist for various art centers and non-profits like The Public Theater, Manhattan Theater Club, and Dreamyard. Marte is currently the Communications Manager for Firelight Media and Firelight Films. Passionate about arts and athletics, Marte has worked on several music projects with her group Circa’95. Her distinct voice and appeal draw people in. The group expanded its reach by creating Circa’95 Athletics where they host free track sessions and together they help others in the community find the joy of running. She has run NYC, Chicago, Boston, and Berlin Marathons.