The Legendary Nest Club On The “Swing Street” In Harlem NY 1923- 1933
The Nest Club was a cabaret in Harlem, more specifically an after-hours club, at 169 West 133rd Street – a street known then both as “Swing Street” and “Jungle Alley”.
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133rd Street, “Swing Street,” The Start And Development Of The Harlem Renaissance 1933-1945
Following the repeal of Prohibition in 1933, 52nd Street replaced 133rd street as “Swing Street” of the community of Harlem.
NYC Expands Nation Leading Open Streets Program With More Miles In Areas Hit Hard By The COVID Crisis
Mayor Bill de Blasio today added another 23 miles to New York City’s nation-leading Open Streets program, bringing the citywide total to 67 miles – two-thirds of the way to Continue Reading →
The 125th Street BID Announces Our Annual Harlem Light It Up 2019 Event
At a recent event, held at Settepani Restaurant on Malcolm X Blvd., the president and CEO of the 125th Street Business Improvement District, Barbara Askins,
Dining With Miss Lil: Harlem Week 2019 Was In Full Swing
By Lil Nickelson On Wednesday, July 18th, 2018 New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio stated, “You have provided proof to me that Harlem maybe a few blocks farther north, Continue Reading →
Ella Fitzgerald The “First Lady Of Jazz” Sings And Swings In Harlem (Video)
Ella Fitzgerald sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, First Lady of Jazz and Lady Ella. She was born on April 25, 1917, in Newport News, Virginia. She Continue Reading →
The Kings And Queens Of New Jack Swing At The Apollo Theater In Harlem
On December 9, 2018, the Apollo Theater will celebrate 30 years of the ground-breaking New Jack Swing sound and will welcome home Harlem natives Teddy Riley and Keith Sweat for Continue Reading →
