Tag Archives: Michael Jackson

The Jacksons Unity Tour at Apollo in Harlem (Video)

Posted on April 13, 2012 | 4 Comments

Guess who is coming to town? One of the greatest boy groups of all time, The Jacksons. Continue reading →

Tagged apollotheater, Harlem A-LIST, jackson 5, Jermaine Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Michael Jackson, The Jacksons Unity Tour, Tito Jackson, Victory Tour

Harlem’s Teddy Riley: Producer Reveals New TV Project

Posted on March 20, 2012 | 3 Comments

For Teddy Riley, it’s always been about making history. Yes, it’s an audacious and, some may even say, bombastic viewpoint. Continue reading →

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Tagged Blackstreet, Chauncey Black, Keith Sweat, Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson, Riley, Teddy Riley, Whitney Houston

Teyana Taylor, Complicated, The Misunderstanding Of Teyana Taylor

Posted on March 12, 2012 | Leave a comment

Teyana Taylor silences her critics once and for all with the release of her mixtape The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor. Continue reading →

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Tagged DJ Mustard, Fabolous, Hit-Boy, jadakiss, Janet Jackson, Jukebox, Lauryn Hill, Make Your Move, Michael Jackson, Star Trak/Interscope, Teyana Taylor, The Misunderstanding of Teyana Taylor, Tone P, Travis Porter, Wale

Lionel Richie to Enter Apollo Theater Hall of Fame

Posted on March 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

In a week when Lionel Richie learns he’s going to be inducted into the Apollo Theater‘s Legends Hall of Fame and is announced as a star of ABC’s summer singing competition, “Duets,” we expected his excitement would have him dancing on the ceiling or partying all night long. But this former Commodores frontman-turned-solo singer-songwriter instead referred to another title in his smoother-than-smooth back catalog.

“This is ‘Can’t Slow Down,’ Part 2,” Mr. Richie said on Friday, describing the current phase of his career. Continue reading →

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Tagged Apollo Theater, Commodore, Commodores, Etta James, Harlem theater’s Hall of Fam, Lionel Richie, Michael Jackson, stevie wonder

Harlem’s Apollo Theater Welcomes Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in March

Posted on February 1, 2012 | Leave a comment

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater next month. Continue reading →

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Tagged apollotheater, Bruce Springsteen, ellafitzgerald, Harlem, James Brown, Michael Jackson, steviewonder

HW Pick: Cab Calloway PBS American Masters’ Documentary a no miss (video)

Posted on January 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Energetic, charismatic musician, master of swag and dance pioneer Cab Calloway is an American legend. Continue reading →

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Tagged American Masters, Cab Calloway, Dave Fleischer, Gail Levin, Harlem Renaissance, hw pick, Michael Jackson, PBS, The Hi De Ho Man's

HW New Talent: Shaliek Rivers, From The Bronx To Harlem (video)

Posted on November 2, 2011 | 2 Comments

Born and raised in Bronx , New York , Shaliek Rivers, With influences like Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Michael Jackson, and Sam Cooke, Shaliek’s sound is one with old school passion, yet new age flavor. As time went on, his love and passion for music continued to grow as he won countless school talent shows and won multiple times at Showtime At The Apollo in Harlem. Continue reading →