The Savoy Ballroom, Harlem, New York, 1930
The Savoy Ballroom was a large ballroom for music and public dancing located at 596 Lenox Avenue, between 140th and 141st Streets in Harlem, New York City.
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New $100 Million Development Planned
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Economic Development Robert K. Steel and New York City Economic Development Corporation NYCEDC President Seth W. Pinsky today announced the selection of developers to rehabilitate the former Taystee Bakery Complex and the Corn Exchange Building, both located along the 125th Street commercial corridor in Harlem.
25 Eclectic Films From Harlem To Hawaii Chosen For National Film Registry
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden announced today the annual selection of 25 influential motion pictures to be inducted into the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress.
TV One Hit Series’ UNSUNG And UNCENSORED Returns With Harlem’s Teddy Riley And More
All-new episodes of TV One’s original, docu-series UNSUNG and UNCENSORED return this Sunday, March 21.
Harlem’s Teddy Riley Honored With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Recording artist/music producer Teddy Riley was honored with the 2,670th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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.
Blackstreet Featuring Harlem’s Teddy Riley And More At King Theatre
YungFly Entertainment presents Love In The 90’s Tour with Blackstreet featuring Harlem’s [easyazon_link identifier=”B074N4WRTC” locale=”US” tag=”harlemworld-20″]Teddy Riley[/easyazon_link] and Dave Hollister.
Jazzmobile Presents Alyson Williams ‘Grants Tomb’ In Harlem
Alyson Williams is an R&B singer who had a string of hit singles in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Some notable tracks include “Sleep Talk”, “My Love Is So Raw” and “I Need Your Lovin”.
HW Pick: Al B. Sure Headlines “Arts On Third” Festival In Mount Vernon
Sunday, September 6th, 1pm-7pm, Mount Vernon’s Mayor, The Honorable Ernest Davis and the Mount Vernon Arts Council present “ArtsOn Third”…Westchester’s premier arts & entertainment festival. Headlining this year’s festival is Mount Vernon’s own Al. B. Sure.
Harlem’s DJ E-Z Rock Passes
Rodney Bryce, who made his mark on hip-hop under the name DJ E-Z Rock, died Sunday, a spokesperson for Bryce’s friend and collaborator Rob Base confirmed to Rolling Stone. The cause of death has yet to be revealed.
Harlemite Sean John Combs
Sean John Combs (born November 4, 1969), also known by his stage names Puff Daddy, Diddy, and P. Diddy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur. Combs was born in Harlem and grew up in Mount Vernon, New York.
Hudson River Park Announces 2023 Events Lineup – Just Minutes From Harlem
Hudson River Park today unveiled its programming lineup for the 2023 season, with hundreds of free events announced from May through November.
A Man Of Firsts, Harlem Music Legendary Record Producer Milt Gabler 1911 – 2001
Milton Gabler, May 20, 1911 – July 20, 2001, was a Harlem-born record producer, responsible for many innovations in the recording industry of the 20th century.
$20,000 Winner Of Harlem’s Apollo’s Amateur Night Is Pianist Kofi Boakye
The winner of America’s longest-running talent shows Amateur Night at The Apollo, pianist Kofi Boakye.
The Legendary Harlem Billie “Eleanora Fagan” Holiday, Jazz Singer And Songwriter, 1915 – 1959
Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan April 7, 1915 – July 17, 1959, was a Harlem jazz singer and songwriter.