Double Diva’s
Harlem diva Melba Moore and Gladys Knight (and no Pips) on April 14th, 2013 at Motown on Broadway opening night. Continue reading
Double Diva’s
Harlem diva Melba Moore and Gladys Knight (and no Pips) on April 14th, 2013 at Motown on Broadway opening night. Continue reading
Since the legendary Apollo Theater opened in 1934, its signature live show, Amateur Night, has been a definitive career-making opportunity for new talent. Continue reading
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Tagged Amateur Night, Amateur Night 2013, apollotheater, billie holiday, Child Star of Tomorrow, Coca-Cola Company, dancers, Dionne Warwick, Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Knight, Gladys Knight & the Pips, James Brown, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Marion J. Caffey, musicians, New York City, Sarah Vaughan, spoken word poets, stevie wonder
Birthplace of legends and home of future stars, The Apollo Theater shines anew for the next generation. Continue reading
Harlem World Magazine celebrates Black Music Month with Mary Flowers, who has worked at the World Famous Apollo Theater since the mid- 1980′s. Continue reading
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Tagged Al Green, Apollo Theater, B.B. King, Biggie Smalls, Bill Cosby, Black Music Month, Chaka Khan, Dizzy Gillespie, Gladys Knight, gospel, Inner City Broadcasting Inc, Inner City Management Co., Jay-Z, Jazz, Jerry Butler, Justin Bieber, Latin Legends, Mary Flowers, Mary Flowers Entertainment ATL, Mary J. Blige, Millie Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Percy Sutton, Phyllis Hyman, the Mighty Sparrow, The Whispers, Tito Puente. Hip Hop to Blues, Yolanda Adams
If it weren’t for the original owners of the Apollo Theater, the world may never have had the chance to spend the past five decades enjoying the rich voice of songstress Gladys Knight. Continue reading
From the Apollo Facebook: “We are thrilled to have one of our favorite Apollo Legends in the house today. Gladys Knight is here for a visit. She is underneath the marquee looking at her plaque on the Apollo Walk of Fame.”
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Tagged Apollo Legends, Apollo Theater, Apollo Walk of Fame, Gladys Knight
Interview
The Network Journal will honor the Grammy Award winning Maya Azucena, at the annual “40 Under Forty” Achievement Awards Dinner today. She’s been selected for her outstanding achievement in the corporate and underserved communities around the world. Maya Azucena has been a musical force to reckoned with – from her 2nd show when she opened for the incredible Gladys Knight, to her debut CD “Maya Who?!” in 2003, where she sold the CD at her shows, website www.MayaAzucena.com and record label Purpose Records. Recently, she signed with the world-renowned global brand management company, Blue Note. Here, Ms. Azucena reflects on auditioning, the arts and achievement. Continue reading
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Tagged 40 Under Forty, Aretha Franklin, Azucena, Cry Love, Gladys Knight, John Legend, Malik Yoba, Maya Azucena, The Network Journal
From GoodNewsBroadcast
A conversation with tour director and historian Billy Mitchell regarding the Apollo Theater Unveil Apollo Legends Walk of Fame Inaugural Ceremony that included the installation of Plaques for Quincy Jones, Patti Labelle,…