Tag Archives: Lena Horne

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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Rihanna Covers Vogue In Harlem Style

Posted on March 16, 2011 by | Leave a comment

HW loves Rihanna, we thought you’d love to see her on the new cover of Vogue as they channels the sexy swagger of Lena Horne and the sophisticated flavor of Anika Noni Rose… Continue reading →

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Ralph Cooper, Founder Of Apollo’s Amateur Night

Posted on February 28, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Ralph Cooper (16 January 1908 – August 4, 1992), was the originator and the master of ceremonies of Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. He was born on 16 January 1908 in New York City. He worked as a dancer in small downtown clubs near New York University, which he attended for one semester. Continue reading →

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Behind-The-Scenes At The Lena Horne Estate Auction Preview At Doyle

Posted on February 21, 2011 by | 4 Comments

By Tod Roulette

It’s fitting that the personal effects of Lena Horne,would be sold at a Doyle auction house during fashion week no less. Continue reading →

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Harlem World Radio: Tuesday, February 15th, 6 pm

Posted on February 14, 2011 by | 2 Comments

Newsmakers, Experts and Current Events in the World of Harlem.

Join the conversation with host Danny Tisdale as he discusses Lena Horne in Harlem and the upcoming Lena Horne Estate Auction at Doyle Auction House with Tod Roulette, HW Arts contributor and Lena Horne family member. In addition, we talk to Angela Gregory, wedding coordinator from the Riverside Church about the Annual Wedding Open House and their Wedding Reception or Ceremony Giveaway. Continue reading →

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Harlem For Sale: The Lena Horne Estate Auction

Posted on January 28, 2011 by | 1 Comment

Doyle New York will auction the estate of the legendary performer and civil rights pioneer Lena Horne on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 10 am. Continue reading →

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Lena Horne, 2010, Homage

Posted on May 16, 2010 by | 3 Comments

Photography, sepia toned, 2010. Tisdale Studio

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American Masters ‘Lena Horne’

Posted on May 15, 2010 by | 3 Comments

TV

In Memmoriam rebroadcast of the 1996 American Masters “Lena Horne: In My Own Voice” featured video on PBS.

“Even in her eighties, the legendary Lena Horne has a quality of timelessness about her. Elegant and wise, she personifies both the glamour of Hollywood and the reality of a lifetime spent battling racial and social injustice. Continue reading →

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Lena Horne: Famous, Fearless and Fabulous!

Posted on May 15, 2010 by | 3 Comments

By Claude Jay

In a tribute to the incomparable Ms. Lena Horne, these words come to mind, Famous, Fearless and Fabulous!!! Lena Horne passed away on Sunday, May 9, at the age of 92. These words capture an essence of this great lady, singer, actor and civil rights activist. Continue reading →

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Funeral for Lena Horne in NYC

Posted on May 12, 2010 by | 2 Comments

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Celebrities, family and friends will gather Friday for Lena Horne’s funeral at a Roman Catholic church in Manhattan.

The great singer and actress died Sunday. She was 92. Continue reading →

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