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The Savoy King Documents Harlem’s Savoy Ballroom (video)

Posted on September 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Born poor in Baltimore, Chick Webb broke his back as a boy and faced life as hunchback dwarf afflicted with Spinal Tuberculosis. Continue reading →

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Singer, Vivian Green Forsakes Pop; The New York Film Festival to Screen A Chick Webb Documentary

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Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo
At some stage in the careers of arts professionals there is a point where they reach the crossroads of art and commerce. Continue reading →

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Congrats to the Apollo Theater for Winning a National Trust for Historic Preservation Award 2012

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We congratulate the Apollo Theater announced today that it is one of 16 historic New York City locations that received a preservation grant as part of the Partners in Preservation competition… Continue reading →

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Cotton Club Girl: Legendary Dancer Dies At 100

Posted on May 29, 2012 by | 1 Comment

Sad: Juanita Boisseau, who performed at the legendary Cotton Club in New York, has died at the age of 100. Continue reading →

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Henry “Taj Mahal” Saint Clair Fredericks, Harlem

Posted on May 17, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Henry Saint Clair Fredericks (born May 17, 1942), who uses the stage name Taj Mahal, is an American Grammy Award winning blues musician. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Camille A. Brown and Dancers at the Joyce

Posted on February 3, 2012 by | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

Camille A. Brown and Dancers presented the company’s first full evening concert series at the Joyce Theater, January 27 through 29th. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center- Thirty5-In-5 Opening Night

Posted on June 20, 2011 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

One Sunday June 19th the Thelma Hill Performing Arts Center opened a five-day dance series entitled Thirty5-In-5 at the Kumble Theater at located on the Brooklyn campus of Long Island University.

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Apollo Theater 2011 Gala Honors Stevie Wonder

Posted on June 8, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The Apollo Theater today announced the complete lineup for its sixth Annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert honoring cultural icon Stevie Wonder, who will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. The Benefit supports the preservation of the non-profit Theater’s unparalleled legacy, its current initiatives for emerging artists, and community and educational programs in New York City and beyond.

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Harlemite Melba Moore At The Carlyle

Posted on April 14, 2011 by | Leave a comment

The Carlyle Hotel will have Tony Award-winner (Purlie) and Harlemite Melba Moore performing at the legendary Café Carlyle in her debut engagement. Beginning Tuesday, April 26 (and playing through Saturday, May 7), Ms. Moore will present a program entitled Forever Moore, in which the 4-time Grammy Award nominee will reach into the Great American Songbook for some early influences…

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Apollo Music Café Returns With Artists Ki Ki and Tess (video)

Posted on March 1, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Following an impressive debut, the world famous Apollo Theater is kicking-off the second installment of its brand new music series, Apollo Music Café, celebrating Women’s History Month. Sponsored by Heineken, Apollo Music Café showcases some of the most creative artists in a series of innovative and avant-garde performances. Continue reading →

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