El Gato Teatro, a dance theater collective led by Harlem resident, Gabriella Barnstone premiered its latest work Nuevo Laredo at Dixon Place last week. El Gato Teatro fuses dance, theater, text, music, and sheer entertainment to create powerful works of art and magic. The production features stunning mask work, sharp design, and a sound track… [Read more…]
April 3, 2011 by D. Bell
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If you know Ms. J. (as she is affectionately called by her beloved H.A.D.L.E.Y Players) then you know she most certainly can hack it. If you are like most, your first encounter with Ms. J. was very much like the one she describes in New York Daily News article about her. She is one of… [Read more…]
February 2, 2011 by jjelfar
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By: J.J. El-Far The Broadway company of “Driving Miss Daisy” has announced that their Special Benefit Performance for The Actors Fund will be dedicated to the memory of Vanessa Redgrave’s siblings, Lynn and Corin Redgrave. The benefit performance is scheduled for Monday, February 7 at 8pm. All proceeds will go to The Actors Fund. “With… [Read more…]
November 19, 2010 by D. Bell
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Faith Ringgold is best known as a prize-winning children’s author and illustrator. Before creating her best-known classic, Tar Beach, Faith was a Harlem educator who grew up on Sugar Hill and attended City College. On November 3, Faith was honored at her alma mater inside of the Shepard’s Great Hall for her 80th birthday. The… [Read more…]
October 8, 2010 by josephrileyland
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The Harlem Open Artist Studio Tour, affectionately known as “HOAST,” provided countless young (and old) artists from all disciplines an opportunity to be seen by a large group. The event, which took place every October from 2005 until last year, was a huge success, with art lovers filling the streets of Harlem. Up and coming… [Read more…]
December 23, 2009 by D. Bell
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Harlem born Keith David gives voice to the villainous Dr. Facilier in the latest Disney animated feature The Princess and the Frog. David, a Julliard trained thespian, has starred in hundreds of roles on stage and screen. Before attending the prestigious High School for the Performing Arts (The Fame school) David was under the tutelage… [Read more…]
August 30, 2009 by D. Bell
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The Harlem Renaissance was an era where artists (often from other parts of the country) convened in Harlem to create and showcase their art. The residual effects of that by-gone era continue to have a significant impact on aspiring and professional artists everywhere. One such artist is Trina Slade-Burks. Born in Harlem Hospital and raised… [Read more…]
May 22, 2009 by D. Bell
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Disclaimer: This is an excerpt of a longer article that appeared on CentralJersey.com written by Ilene Dube Born in Harlem, Faith suffered asthma and did not go to school until the second grade. She was home schooled by her mother, a dressmaker. Willi Jones took her daughter to the theater, movies and museums, bought her… [Read more…]
September 8, 2008 by D. Bell
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more about “Brenda Braxton: Breaking Records On B…“, posted with vodpod “Sultry actress/singer Brenda Braxton has been shaking up the scene in ‘Chicago’ for more than 1200 performances. As merry murderess Velma Kelly, the 52-year-old beauty has played the role of Velma on Broadway more than any other actress.”Velma is truly one of the best… [Read more…]
July 21, 2008 by Grace A Ali
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Over the past three decades, Alix Dejean, 63, has become an unofficial neighborhood photographer, chronicling the famous, the infamous and the anonymous of Harlem. Though he was born in Haiti and has lived in Brooklyn since 1965, Harlem is where he chooses to photograph. Read the full article in The New York Times
June 24, 2008 by D. Bell
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Harlem raised Immortal Technique lyrically assaults all hypocrites and um, other undesirables on his new CD The 3rd World. Immortal Technique, born as Felipe Coronel, moved with his family to Harlem from his native Peru back in the ’80s while his homeland was in the midst of a civil war. He defines himself as an… [Read more…]
May 5, 2008 by seeker4truth
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By: Tiffany Y’vonne The “N” in his name doesn’t stand for newbie or newcomer. When it comes to long-time Harlem resident and distinguished performer Ngoma, his name is certainly no misnomer. In the African culture Ngoma has several meanings: a drum song, a healing, or a dance experience that transcends national and social boundaries. Ngoma… [Read more…]
March 13, 2008 by seeker4truth
Dynamically Talented. Refreshing. Fiercely Honest. Passionate. These are just a few words to describe the multi-faceted artist, Eliza B. Written by: Tiffany Y’vonne Standing at a statuesque 6’2 and built like a supermodel, Eliza B. automatically commands all eyes on her; but do not let that blind you to the power within this soulful spirit.… [Read more…]
December 7, 2007 by seeker4truth
Editor’s Note: We are trying out a new segment called Uptown Artist Spotlight. These posts will be a bit longer than your typical UPTOWNflavor posts and they will essentially highlight artists in our community. Writers, rappers, singers, painters, poets, sculptors… we want to read about whoever has some creative energy that they like to share.… [Read more…]
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April 18, 2011 by jjelfar
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