"Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud," is a funk song performed by music legend James Brown, and written with his bandleader Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis in 1968 (years after performing in Harlem in 1962).
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Harlem’s CCCADI Relaunches AFRO WAVES Series With A Virtual Concert Featuring SOUL SCIENCE LAB
The Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute (CCCADI) is pleased to participate in Carnegie Hall's Voices of Hope with the re-launch of our popular series.Continue reading
Actor, HBCU Grad, Harlem Fave And More Chadwick Boseman Passes, He Will Live Forever
Chadwick Boseman, who played icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding a place in our heart
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Apollo Theater Announces Performers For “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit To Support The Apollo”
On Tuesday, June 2, 2020, the world-famous Apollo Theater will present “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater,” a special musical event streamed live. Continue reading
Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night 2019 At The Apollo Theatre In Harlem
The Apollo Theater Presents Kwanzaa Celebration: Regeneration Night on Saturday, December 28, 2019, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., in Harlem, NY.Continue reading
Between The World And Me At The Apollo Theater In Harlem
The legendary Apollo Theater announces additional casting for the encore production of the critically acclaimed staged adaptation of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me on Friday, October 25, running through Monday, October 28, 2019. Continue reading
Oprah Winfrey To Join Ta-Nehisi Coates At The Apollo Theater Tonight In Harlem
The Apollo Theater announced today that media mogul Oprah Winfrey will join critically acclaimed writer, artist and thinker Ta-Nehisi Coates tonight as he begins his national book tour for his latest work, The Water Dancer, on the world-famous Apollo stage.Continue reading
Robert De Niro Says ‘The Apollo’ Opener Is Rejection of Trump Team “Promoting Divisiveness”
Staying true to its New York City location, the Tribeca Film Festival opened on Wednesday evening with the premiere of The Apollo, a documentary about the iconic Harlem music hall reports the Hollywood Reporter.Continue reading
“Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud At 50,” At The Apollo Theater In Harlem
The Apollo Theater today announced special guests and additional programming for Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud at 50, a one-night-only concert produced by the Apollo Theater and curated by musical director and multi-Grammy Award winner Christian McBride.Continue reading
Apollo To Hold Auditions For Amateur Night In Harlem
On Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the world famous Apollo Theater will hold auditions for the 85th season of its signature program Amateur Night Live at the Apollo.Continue reading
Say It Loud – I’m Black And I’m Proud At 50! And Twisted Melodies New At The Apollo
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
James Brown Live At The Apollo 1968 (Video)
Live At The Apollo is a live album by James Brown and The Famous Flames, singing it's A Man's World medley at the Apollo in 1968 with Lost Someone and Bewildered recorded at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Continue reading
Black History Month 2018 Programs At The Apollo Theatre In Harlem
On this first day of February, we wanted to share the Apollo 's suite of upcoming Black History Month programs –including their major Season highlight - Soundtrack ’63 happening on February 24th, 2018.Continue reading
Sheila E. On Political Album, Prince And Performing At The Apollo In Harlem
Sheila E. is booked. The Grammy-nominated performer is keeping busy by recording two albums, performing shows around the country and working on a documentary.Continue reading
Harlem Congressman Adriano Espaillat Statement In Recognition Of Black History Month
Today, uptown U.S. Congressman Adriano Espaillat, released the following statement in recognition of Black History Month, also known as National African American History Month.Continue reading