Tag Archives: Nina Simone

Happy Birthday Nina Simone! [Video]

Posted on February 21, 2012 | 2 Comments

Harlem World Magazine says Happy Birthday to  one of musics greatest talents, Nina Simone, born on February 21, 1933. Here is a clip of Nina performing at the Harlem Cultural Festival in 1969. When she first appeared on the scene  Nina Simone was already cementing her legend as a no-nonsense diva. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: Lana Del Rey, Born To Die (video)

Posted on January 25, 2012 | 1 Comment

Lana Del Rey has been on everyone’s radar, be it good or bad or just plain undecided. Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Purelements: An Evolution in Dance

Posted on November 13, 2011 | 1 Comment

By Walter Rutledge

 The November 4th and 5th concert of Purelements: An Evolution in Dance lived up to the company moniker. The choreography and the company are an ever-evolving experience in concert dance and dance theatre.  Continue reading →

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HW Pick: ‘Jazz’ CD With Harlem Jazz Legends

Posted on May 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

Putumayo announces the May release of Jazz, featuring a veritable who’s who of jazz legends performing beloved standards. The 1950s was a golden age for jazz and three-quarters of this collection was recorded during this era. Jazz demonstrates the enduring, universal appeal of this homegrown American musical style. Continue reading →

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HW Pick: “For Coloured Girls” Audio CD

Posted on November 9, 2010 | Leave a comment

“For Colored Girls” is the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s new movie starring Janet Jackson, Whoopi Goldberg, Loretta Devine, Phylicia Rashad and Macy Gray among others. The movie is an adaptation of a stage play, and Perry’s translation of this to a movie has earned tonnes of harsh reviews. Continue reading →

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Harlem, Black Girls Rock Tonight!

Posted on November 7, 2010 | 6 Comments

Honestly when I went to the Paradise Theater in the Bronx for the taping of the Black Girls Rock! Continue reading →

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Walter’s World: Ailey’s Encore Performances At BAM

Posted on June 9, 2010 | Leave a comment

By Walter Rutledge

The twentieth year anniversary celebration for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Artistic Director Judith Jamison continues with a ten-day, encore performance series at the Howard Gilman Opera House in the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which located at 30 Lafayette Avenue. The twelve performances by the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre begin on Thursday June 10th. This will be the last opportunity to see the Ailey Company in the New York area prior to the fall City Center season.

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Mary J to play Nina Simone

Posted on May 17, 2010 | 1 Comment

"Mary J. Blige will play Nina Simone In A New Biopic"The checks keep coming in for Mary J. Blige, who has signed on to play jazz icon Nina Simone after years of being rumored as a favorite for the role. Mary J. Blige has signed on to play Nina Simone in a biopic of the legendary singer. The Brave One writer Cynthia Mort penned the script for the film, which is currently titled Nina . Continue reading →

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