Stevie Wonder Archives - Harlem World Magazine

Harlem Fave, 4X Grammy Winner, American Icon Deniece Williams New Single

Harlem-based Mama Foundation supporter, Iconic 4X Grammy Award Winner, and 12X Grammy Nominee, Deniece Williams enjoying an amazing and versatile five-decade career. Continue reading

How Don Barden Changed Vegas

Don Barden is one of the most important names in the history of Las Vegas, but few people know who he was, even to this day.Continue reading

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

Harlem’s Apollo Theater To Livestream Let’s Stay (In) Together Benefit Concert With DJ D-Nice

Apollo Theater announced that on Tuesday, June 2 at 7:30 p.m. it will present “Let’s Stay (In) Together: A Benefit to Support the Apollo Theater,” a special musical event streamed live at apollotheater.org.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

Questlove To Direct Documentary ‘Black Woodstock’ About 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival

Ahmir Thompson, better known as Questlove, is set to make his feature directorial debut on the documentary film “Black Woodstock” about the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. 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

Harlem Cultural Festival, “The Black Woodstock,” Harlem, New York, 1969 (Video)

The Harlem Cultural Festival (also known as Black Woodstock) was a series of music concerts held in Harlem in New York City during the summer of 1969 to celebrate African American music and culture and to promote the continued politics of black pride.Continue reading

Jump At The Opportunity To Perform At An Apollo Theater Amateur Night Audition

On Saturday, April 20th beginning at 10 a.m. the world famous Apollo Theater will hold auditions for the 2019-2020 seasons of its signature program Amateur Night at the Apollo. Continue reading

Eric Reed’s New Album “Everybody Gets the Blues” From Harlem’s Smoke Sessions Records

Everybody Gets the Blues is jazz pianist Eric Reed's strongest statement yet in a lifelong mission to revitalize the gospel roots of jazz. Continue reading

Mr. Soul! Ellis Haizlip And the Birth of Black Power TV (Video)

Right on the heels of the Civil Rights Movement, one fearless Black pioneer reconceived a Harlem Renaissance for a new era, ushering giants and rising stars of Black American culture onto the national television stage.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

Stevie Wonder Protege, Matthew Whitaker To Perform At New York Fashion Week 2018

On February 8th, 2018 at Cipriani, 42nd Street, guests of Style Fashion Week will be treated to an exciting performance by Stevie Wonder protege, Matthew Whitaker. Continue reading

Harlem Faves Larenz Tate And Erica Ash to Host 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards

Larenz Tate and Erica Ash will host the 2018 Bounce Trumpet Awards, an exciting night for Harlemites of inspiration, history and crowd-rousing performances celebrating African-American achievements and contributions.Continue reading

Los Angeles: Harlem Fave Stevie Wonder To Be Honored ASCAP “I Create Music”

ASCAP, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, announces that it will honor legendary musician Stevie Wonder with its inaugural “Key of Life” Award at this year’s ASCAP “I Create Music” EXPO in Los Angeles, April 13 – 15, 2017, where he will also appear in a keynote “I Create Music” session.Continue reading