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Apollo Theater Honors Chaka Khan at Apollo Spring Gala Benefit and Concert, Raises 1.5 Million

Posted on June 14, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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The Apollo Theater, one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, held its 8th annual Apollo Gala Concert and Awards Ceremony on Monday, June 10, 2013.  Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 7, 2013 by | Leave a comment

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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Walter’s World: June Hightlights, Dance, Art, Music and a Diva Honored – June 1, 2013 (with video)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

Glenn Allen Sims and Kylián's Petite Mort. Photo by Paul Kolnik_ 2a

There are some really important events taking place during the month of June. We wanted to share a few highlights in advance with you, because some of these events will sell out quickly, and a one weekend acknowledgement may not give you enough time to acquire tickets. Continue reading →

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Apollo Spring Gala Update: Wayne Brady to Host, Erykah Badu Added

Posted on May 21, 2013 by | Leave a comment

Chaka Khan

The Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced that its 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert honoring Chaka Khan will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning and Grammy nominated entertainer Wayne Brady. Continue reading →

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Apollo Theater 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert with Chaka Khan

Posted on April 13, 2013 by | Leave a comment
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The Apollo Theater, a leading not-for-profit performing arts institution and one of the nation’s greatest cultural treasures, announced that its 8th Annual Spring Gala Concert will induct Chaka Khan into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame on Monday, June 10, 2013 in celebration of Ms. Khan’s 40th anniversary in the music business. Continue reading →

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Zoe Saldana to Play Singer Nina Simone in Biopic

Posted on August 20, 2012 by | 1 Comment

A Nina Simone biopic has been in the works for years now, with Cynthia Mort set to direct from her own script since 2005, and singer Mary J. Blige once attached for the lead role that has now apparently gone to Zoe Saldana… Continue reading →

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Mary J. Blige, D’Angelo And Melanie Fiona, The Concert Of The Summer

Posted on August 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Surely one of the summer’s hottest package tours, this outing combines the considerable potency of R&B queen Mary J. Blige and elusive neosoul kingpin D’Angelo sexy swagger, with fast-rising diva newcomer Melanie Fiona (we love her song 4 AM) providing able support. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Melanie Fiona, 4AM (Edited Version)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Hot video from Ms. Fiona singing with her powerful voice, passionate lyrics of love and all with a certain Guyanese ease. Continue reading →

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Celebrate Black Music Month with longtime Apollo Theatre Employee Mary Flowers

Posted on June 29, 2012 by | 4 Comments

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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Marcus Samuelsson, Ne-Yo & The New Harlem Renaissance

Posted on June 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Chrisette Michele channels Nat King Cole.

In the dim but perfectly lit basement of Marcus Samuelsson’s Red Rooster, the room is buzzing with energy.  Continue reading →

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