The Apollo Theater today announced that it will bring to its iconic stage two new performances that continue its commitment to articulating and projecting the African American narrative through arts and culture. Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: The Apollo Theater
Wu-Tang Clan Performs “Triumph” At The Apollo Theater, Harlem, NY, 1997 (Video)
In this video of Triumph which is a single released by the Wu-Tang Clan, from their 1997 album Wu-Tang Forever tour as they are invading the Apollo Theater in Harlem, NY. Continue Reading →
Academy Award-Winner Lupita Nyong’o And Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas To WOW Them At The Apollo
The Apollo Theater announced today details for its WOW – Women of the World Festival 2017 with Academy Award winning actress Lupita Nyong’o and Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas. Continue Reading →
Harlem Arts Festival’s 2017 Lynnette Velasco Award Recipient and Honorees
The Harlem Arts Festival (HAF) announced today that actor, former Marine and Harlem fire fighter Hisham Tawfiq, will receive the 2017 Lynnette Velasco Community Impact Award during its 6th anniversary gala on Thursday, March 30 at Riverside Church in Harlem. Continue Reading →
The Aurum Condominium Opens In Central Harlem
The Aurum, a brand-new full service condominium in the heart of historic Central Harlem, and the first new build north of 125th street in over five years, just hit the market. Continue Reading →
Count Basie And His Band Live At The Apollo Theater Harlem 1948 (video)
The guys are swinging on this clip of Count Basie (who lived in Harlem) taped live with Clark Terry (Trumpet) Buddy De Franco (Clatrinet) and Wardell Grey (Tenor Sax) at The Apollo Theater in Harlem, between 1948 and 1950. Continue Reading →
Hello, Jimi Hendrix London Apartment Opens To Public
Jimi Hendrix spent many years in Harlem at the Palm Cafe, the Apollo Theater and many more venues. As some of you may know Harlem has had a number of historical buildings, the Renaissance, Cotton Club, the Lafayette Theater, Connie’s Inn, the Ubangi Club, the Audubon Ballroom, the Savoy Ballroom, the Harlem Opera House, Continue Reading →
5 Best Historic Spots In Harlem
1. Langston Hughes’ Harlem Brownstone
One of the most prominent figures during the Harlem Renaissance, acclaimed poet and author Langston Hughes resided in his Harlem brownstone, which is located on 20. East 127th Street in Harlem. Continue Reading →