Legendary Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Harlem Rep. Espaillat Honors The Life Of Legendary Merengue Artist Johnny Ventura

Rep. Adriano Espaillat spoke on the U.S. House floor to honor the life and legacy of the most prominent Merengue artist in the world, Johnny Ventura.Continue reading

The Legendary Harlem Stage Diva, Actress And Vocalist, Irene Bentley,1870 – 1940

Irene Bentley, 1870 – June 3, 1940, was a Harlem stage actress and vocalist.Continue reading

Harlem’s William Henry Webb, Aka The Legendary Chick Webb 1902-1930

William Henry "Chick" Webb, February 10, 1905 – June 16, 1939, was an American jazz and swing music drummer and bandleader.Continue reading

Join The 86th Anniversary Virtual Birthday Bash For The Living Legend Emme Kemp

Arts Fest NYC invites everyone to join them for legendary Broadway Composer/Pianist Emme Kemp's 86th Birthday Bash.Continue reading

The Legendary Astor Row Townhouses, Harlem, 1940 –

Astor Row is the name given to 130th Street between Fifth Avenue and Lenox Avenue in Harlem.Continue reading

Harlem Legend Voza Rivers To Be Honored At National Black Writers Virtual Conference

The legendary Harlemite Voza Rivers' work as an award-winning, international producer, music executive, co-producer of theater, film, music.Continue reading

From DuBois To Lupino To Papp, Harlem’s Legendary Eulalie Spence 1894 – 1981

Eulalie Spence, June 11, 1894 – March 7, 1981, was a Harlem-based writer, teacher, director, actress and playwright from the British West Indies.Continue reading