Tag Archives: Luther Vandross

Avant: Why There’s No Reality TV in His Future

Avant PhotoHarlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo

In order to move forward R&B singer-songwriter, Avant had to go back to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds where he found inspiration for his latest album, Face the Music. Continue reading

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HW Pick: Valerie Simpson’s American SongBook At Lincoln Center

“Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing,” “Reach Out and Touch (Somebody’s Hand),” “I’m Every Woman,” “Solid (As a Rock)” and other era-defining tunes were written by Valerie Simpson and her husband, the late Nickolas Ashford, in a songwriting career that began in 1964 when they wrote Ray Charles’ classic “Let’s Go Get Stoned.” Continue reading

The City College of New York’s Aaron Davis Hall Fall/Winter Season

Aaron Davis Hall, Harlem’s Premiere Performing Arts Center has announced the fall line-up with ethnically rich and culturally fulfilling performances. Continue reading

Harlem Recording Artist Abiah! Special Live Concert (video)

 

On Monday, October 15, Madoh Music in partnership with Urban Buzz Magazine invites you to experience the musical genius of Abiah! The Harlem based recording artist will celebrate the release of his latest album Life As A Ballad with a special concert performance Continue reading

Lauryn Hill At The Apollo Theater At 13 (video)

L-Boogie was just a young girl from New Jersey when she took the stage after being introduced by host Rick Avilas at the famed Apollo Theater on 125th Street (13 years old at the time) in Harlem. Continue reading

Apollo Holds Auditions for 2013 Amateur Night Season

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