Dr. Billy Taylor, a jazz pianist, composer, educator and broadcaster, encompassed that rare combination of creativity, intelligence, and vision — qualities that made him one of our most cherished national treasures. Continue Reading →
Category Archives: birthday
Happy Birthday, Millie! Harlem Resident Turns 109
CBS reports that a historic birthday was celebrated in New York City Friday. Millie Berry remembers what life was like here a long time ago. Continue Reading →
Happy (Belated) Birthday, Harlem Man Teddy Riley!
It takes a genius to invent a new genre of music. After honing his skills as a young church musician, Teddy Riley ended up creating a go-to sound that flooded the dancefloors around the world. 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 →
Happy Birthday To Harlem Fave Whitney Houston Singing The National Anthem 1991 (Video)
This is one of television’s greatest moments when one of the top performers that the fabulous Harlem fave Whitney Houston sang the National Anthem at the Superbowl in 1991. Continue Reading →
Big L’s 43rd Birthday, This Freestyle Shows Why His Rhymes Are Immortal (Video)
Ambrosia For Heads reports that on May 30 marked the birthday of Lamont “Big L” Coleman. The Harlem, New Yorker was born 43 years ago yesterday. Continue Reading →
Harlem Says, Happy Birthday Harry Belafonte
Get ready for an inspiring, joyful, heartfelt evening with members of the performing family of The Harry Belafonte Group. Continue Reading →
Dionne Warwick’s Amazing 75th Surprise Birthday Party
One by one, they gathered. Stars of Broadway, film and TV, alongside music superstars and politicians alike to honor the 75th birthday of Dionne Warwick-mother, friend, humanitarian, and icon. Continue Reading →