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Walter’s World: Dance, and a Diva is Honored

By Walter Rutledge

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This weekend there is dance all over New York. We have dance in Chelsea, Midtown and at Lincoln Center. And in Harlem a diva is honored for a career spanning almost four decades. Here are a few of the many events happen around the city and in our community. Continue reading

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HW Pick: FunkJazz Kafé At Diary Of A Decade Film

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It’s the New York Premiere of FunkJazz Kafé: Diary Of A Decade, 2012, by Jason Orr with Erykah Badu, Cee Lo Green, Chuck D, Cornel West, Kevin Powell, Roy Ayers, Doug E. Fresh and many more. Continue reading

Harlem’s Alicia Keys is “The Most Beautifullest!”

Bossip reports that the most beautifullest thing in this world. Alicia Keys is definitely still a girl on fire, recently voted “The Most Beautifullest!” by Juicy magazine is on the cover of their October 2012 issue! Continue reading

Apollo Theater Kicks Off Music Café 2012-13 Line-Up

The Apollo Theater announced the highly anticipated line-up for the third season of its groundbreaking Apollo Music Café series. Continue reading

Lonette McKee Plans to Bring “Sparkle” Reunion Tour to Harlem

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents:  On the “A” with Souleo
The story of talented individuals from Harlem pursuing their dreams plays itself out everyday, which is why the 1976 film “Sparkle” still resonates with modern audiences. Continue reading

Sponsored Love: SISTAS: The Musical (Get Your Tickets Now!)

A Musical Journey and Joyous Celebration of African American Women from Bessie Smith to Mary J. Blige Continue reading

HW Pick: Simple As Easy, The Electric, DJ Vadim, Pugs Atomz And Sabira Jade (video)

We love the vibe of Simple As Easy, the sound exists somewhere between Erykah Badu and that smooth funky flavor of Ryan Leslie. It makes sense, since the Grammy nominated DJ Vadim has played with Stevie Wonder.

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 – Movie Trailer (video)

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 mobilizes a treasure trove of 16mm material shot by Swedish filmmakers, and co-producer Harlemite Danny Glover .. Continue reading

Imagenation: Pictures, Popcorn And Persistence

Imagenation will open its Sol Cinema in Spring, 2013, in the 125 Mart site opposite The Apollo Theater.  Sol Cinema will be a state of the art theater screening films of particular relevance to the Pan African Diaspora. Continue reading

Alicia Keys Wins Soul Train Music Awards

The 2010 Soul Train Music Awards aired last night. Hosted by Academy Award nominated actors Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard in the ATL. The show featured Legend Awards and tributes given to Anita Baker and Ron Isley. With performances by Ne-Yo, Tank, Eric Benet, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Cee Lo, Harlem man Doug E Fresh, Faith Evans, El Debarge and others. Harlem was represented by Alicia Keys who took home two awards: Continue reading