Category Archives: Music

HW Pick: Femi Kuti At Summerstage in Central Park

Femi Kuti

Join City Parks at Summerstage as they celebrate African Music this summer at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park with Femi Kuti & The Positive Force and their blended Funk, Jazz, and African Folk sounds they have created throughout their 27 year career to create a colorful and distinctive sound in the music world.  Continue reading

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HW Pick: ‘Walkin’, Miles Davis, 1967 (video)

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Don’t let that cool Harlem swagger fool you, Miles Davis and the Miles Davis Quintet dig into this classic ‘Walkin’, from November 7, 1967:

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HW Pick: ‘New Slaves’, Kanye West, Ft., Frank Ocean, 2013 (Language)

Soul brotha Kanye premiered his new video single this weekend on projectors in 66 cities around the globe. Continue reading

The Friends of Chick Corea: Jazz at Lincoln Center

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By Rudy Collins
Chick Corea welcomed the audience to a great evening of fine Jazz at one the best programs of jazz at Lincoln Center just south of Harlem. Continue reading

HW Pick: “Mama Africa” By Chico Cesar (video)

The video is from Brazilian singer Chico Cesar’s song “Mama Africa.” We’re not sure what he and the villagers are saying other then a passionate shout out to “Mama Africa.” Continue reading

Ella Jane Fitzgerald Debut At the Apollo Theater

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Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996), also known as Lady Ella and the First Lady of Song, is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th Century. Continue reading

Kelis ‘Call On Me’ Channels Harlem Roots (video)

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A Harlem Milk Shake

The original multi-colored hair, naturally curled, trend setting diva KELIS, is back with new music and the same raspy sultry voice that we loved on “Milkshake,” and “Bossy.” Continue reading

HW Pick: Talib Kweli on Soundcheck Live On WNYC

Talib KweliOn Wednesday, April 24, WNYC’s Soundcheck presents an intimate conversation and performance with Brooklyn-based rapper TALIB KWELI, who will release his fifth album, Prisoner of Conscious, this May. Continue reading

HW Pick: Ahzie, First Place Amateur Night Winner (video)

Tomorrow’s Stars Today

Young vocalist Ahzie, wins 1st place (tie), during the Stars of Tomorrow Amateur Night at the Apollo Show Off in Harlem on April 4, 2013.

 

Apollo Theater 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert with Chaka Khan

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Jennifer Lopez

Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan

The Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced that its 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert will induct Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on Monday, June 10, 2013 in celebration of Ms. Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. Continue reading