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The Harlem “Genius” Charles Alston New York 1900’s

Charles Alston was a renowned African-American artist of the early 1900s. Not only was he a revolutionary painter, but he was a sculptor, a muralist and also a very influential teacher. Continue reading

Alvin Ailey’s “Revelations” Movie At Lincoln Center

This is your chance to witness an iconic masterpiece of American dance, Alvin Ailey’s Revelations, described by The New York Times as “one of the great works of the human spirit.” Continue reading

HW Pick: Midsummer Night Swing Week One

Midsummer Night Swing celebrates the dance bands and soloists who fill the dance floor.Happening in a specially designed, open-air ballroom in Damrosch Park (West 62nd Street between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues) Tuesdays through Saturdays, June 21–July 9, 2016 Midsummer Night Swing kicks off with the Catherine Russell Septet. Continue reading

“Creole Love Call” Duke Ellington Orchestra Featuring Kay Davis 1948-1949 (video)

Kay Davis and Duke Ellington were both living in Harlem when she was hired to sing the incredible song "Creole Love Call" around 1948-1949.Continue reading

Kay Davis “The Wordless Vocalist” Harlem NY 1940’s

Katherine McDonald Wimp née Katherine McDonald stage name Kay Davis, December 5, 1920 – January 27, 2012 in Apopka, Florida, was an "exquisite" American jazz singer best known for her time with the orchestra of Duke Ellington.Continue reading

Harlem Man Duke Ellington Band Live (video)

Fantastic performance footage of one of Jazz's greatest stars - Duke Ellington. With performances of song of his most famous songs including "Mood Indigo", "Caravan" and "Sophisticated Lady"Continue reading

Souleo: With New Album, Take 6 Wants You To Take Another Listen

By Souleo If you don’t remember just how successful and influential a cappella group, Take 6 is, well, that’s okay. They’re ready to serve a reminder with their new release, Believe. Continue reading

NY Urban League President Arva Rice Comments On New Regents Chancellor Betty Rosa

The New York Urban League congratulates Betty Rosa on her new appointment as the new chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents.NYUL wants to recognize the exemplary work of the entire board in identifying a successor for outgoing chancellor, Merrly Tisch.Continue reading

Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph Book By Roxanne Orgill

In this picture book Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph by Roxanne Orgill, it is aimed at kids age 8 and up, Orgill recounts the history of jazz through a couple of dozen poems — each accompanied by beautiful and happy drawings by Detroit artist Francis Vallejo. Continue reading