Tag Archives: Supremes

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

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Clyde Frazier Sr., Motown In Harlem

This picture was taken in the late great Arthur Crier apartment far right that Booker one of our singers, middle is brother Arthie Crier a community activist and veteran. Continue reading

‘Dreamgirls’ reawakens at Harlem Repertory

Harlem Repertory Theatre opens its 2012 season with a chamber version of the musical “Dreamgirls,” which begins previews Friday at the 70-seat 133rd Street Arts Center (308 W. 133rd St.). Continue reading

Celebrities Weigh in On Ne-Yo and the Future of Motown

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents:  On the “A” with Souleo

When Motown is mentioned most people want to strike a glamorous pose like The Supremes or literally start “Dancing in the Street” to the sounds of Martha & the Vandellas. Continue reading