Lena Horne Archives - Harlem World Magazine

The Legendary Cotton Club In Harlem 1923 To 1935

The Cotton Club was a New York City nightclub from 1923 to 1940. It was located on 142nd Street and Lenox Avenue (1923 to 1935), then briefly in midtown Theater District 1935-1940.Continue reading

Harlem’s Music Scene From The Renaissance To Today’s Reinvention

By Bretton Love With a long history behind it, Harlem is a place that produced a wide range of musical genres and dancing styles that have become popular across the globe. Continue reading

Rest In Peace Arthur McGee The Grandfather Of Fashion Designers Of Color (Video)

By B Michael Considered the grandfather of fashion designers of color, Arthur McGee got his start in fashion after entering a contest for a scholarship to Traphagen School of Design in New York.Continue reading

Jenny Lumet Talks Film On The Danny Tisdale Show (Video)

Join Jenny Lumet, as she talks about her upcoming film series Jonathan Deme’s Rarely Seen Cinema: Jenny Lumet Selects Continue reading

Louboutin, The Renaissance In You (Limited Edition)

You work hard, you play hard there is no reason why you shouldn't look fabulous in these leather butterfly Aribak limited edition Louboutin pumps!Continue reading

B Michael Talks Fashion On The Danny Tisdale Show (Audio)

Join B Michael, founder of B Michael America, as he talks about The Royal Wedding, his new e-commerce site, the business of fashion and more, with host Danny Tisdale, on The Danny Tisdale Show.Continue reading

Fashioned For Success Designer And Harlem Fave B Michael Visits Virginia

“I never thought of myself as a black designer. I saw myself as a designer, eager to work.” Those were the words of renowned New York fashion designer B Michael when he visited Winchester, Virginia on Friday with his business and life partner, Mark-Anthony Edwards, our source reports.Continue reading

The Timeless Lena Horne At 100 In Harlem

Vocalist Candice Hoyes, a storyteller of vast range and personality, debuts a night of music inspired by the life of Lena Horne. Continue reading

“Drop Me Off In Harlem,” By Guinness Book Of World Record Holder Adelaide Louise Hall

Adelaide Louise Hall was a dynamo, she was born on the 20 October 1901 – 7 November 1993, an American-born UK-based jazz singer and entertainer. Continue reading

Lena Horne Stamp Dedication Ceremony Uptown

In celebration of legendary performer and civil rights activist, Lena Horne, the United States Postal Service will honor her in its 41st stamp within the Black Heritage series. Continue reading

Lena Horne Celebrates 100 Years In Harlem

A celebration of a remarkable woman with song, dance and remembrances at the Lena Horne at 100 with host Maurice Hines, Danny Mixon Trio, special guests Patience Higgins, Alyson Williams, and Carter Conway.Continue reading

Harlem’s “Queen Of The Keys” Lillette Jenkins-Wisner (Video)

The Harlem born Lillette Jenkins-Wisner dubbed Queen of the Keys, Lillette is an internationally renowned concert pianist and vocalist.Continue reading

Harlem Fave Maurice Hines Is “Tappin Thru Life” With The DIVA Jazz Orchestra

With tap dancer, vocalist and Harlem native Maurice Hines (above left), music director and drummer Sherrie Maricle, pianist Jackie Warren, bassist Amy Shook, alto saxophonist Alexa Tarantino, tenor saxophonist Roxy Coss, baritone saxophonist Lauren Sevian, lead trumpeter Liesl Whitaker, trumpeter Jami Dauber, and trombonist Sara Jacovino.Continue reading

McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter and Roy Haynes At Summerstage At Central Park

Join McCoy Tyner, Ron Carter and Roy Haynes for Summerstage in Association with Blue Note Jazz Festivaln Central Park in manhattan, New York.Continue reading

Harlem Cultural Art Tribute to Lena Horne

The occasion of this tribute to Lena Horne is to continue to plant the cultural and historical seeds of awareness, through the remembrance and homage to Lena Mary Calhoun Horne during the month of her birth (b. June thirtieth, 1917), 97 years ago in Brooklyn, NY. Continue reading