Friday Freestyle Flavor: Lauryn Hill ‘Everything is Everything’

Friday Freestyle Flavor:Lauryn Hill-Everything is Everything

Friday Freestyle Flavor: Chrisette Michele – Fragile ft. Wale

Shot under ViVa in Harlem

The Changing Face of Harlem

Continuing the ‘conversation’ about the changes in Harlem, CNN produces a two and a half minute package that features well known Harlemites like Rev. Calvin Butts of Abyssinian and Chef Marcus Samuelson, as well as Harlem business owners like Jai Jai of Harlem Vintage. CNN’s The Changing Face of Harlem

This Christmas

This Christmas in Harlem Related: Last year’s video

Fashion Flavor: Bebenoir Boutique

Fashion Flavor: Bebenoir on Frederick Douglass

New York State of Mind: Alicia Keys

Alicia Keys “Empire State of Mind, Part II” (live)

Friday Freestyle Flavor: Empire State of Mind

Video: Not Just Tea

Back in December, we introduced you to Not Just Tea, a specialty tea blend created by Harlem resident Jennifer Jackson. You might have seen Jennifer at various festivals in the neighborhood, most recently at the Harlem Book Fair. You can find her next at Harlem Day on August 15 on 135th between Fifth and Saint… [Read more…]

Farai Chideya in Harlem

Baratunde will be hosting a new show on the Science Discovery Channel

King of Pop, Master of Music Video

Wednesday, July 15th, 7:30pm The Mothership Connection: Summer of Music King of Pop, Master of the Music Video: A Tribute to Michael Jackson (1958-2009) @ Marcus Garvey Park (Lawn B, northwest of the Pelham Fritz Recreation Center, btw. Mt. Morris Park West & 124th St) MASS THRILLER DANCE!! JOIN THE CELEBRATION!! 7:30pm King of the… [Read more…]

UF Video: Michael Jackson Tribute at the Apollo

Video: Michael Jackson Tribute at the Apollo This piece of video was shot between 10:00 and 10:30 PM on Thursday night.  Many mourners stayed out all night keeping Michael’s memory alive and continued the party on into the next day. The Apollo will be having an official tribute in the coming days. Check back here… [Read more…]

Harlem Secrets: Harry Houdini lived in Harlem

Houdini’s House in Harlem Abracadabra!

History: Basin St. Revue at The Apollo

WATCH IT! 1956 – B&W – 40 min This video was created at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem. Some of the greatest of all time including Sarah Vaughan, Lionel Hampton, Martha Davis, Nipsey Russell, and Cab Calloway are featured.

Swing: A Concept Store

I had the opportunity to spend some time at Swing this past Sunday. The owner, Helena Greene, graciously opened the doors of her wardrobe closets to the UF family. It was time well spent sipping N’Espresso and exploring the wonderful treasures that Helena has collected from around the globe. Swing by and check them out… [Read more…]

Love Is by Ruben Studdard

In honor of my birthday Uptownflavor.com will be giving away two free CDS of ‘Love Is’ !!! Check back for details. Ruben Studdard’s soulful ‘Love IS,’ is the  fourth album and first release since 2006 for the former American Idol Winner. Out today, the 12-song collection features Ruben’s musical interpretations of Kris Kristofferson’s “For The… [Read more…]

Harlem in the 1980s by Camilo Vargera

Harlem 1980s h/t MK

Block Clean Up

Friends Of Landon C. Dais host a block clean up in Harlem “100 Days of Change”

ABC Exclusive Interview with Cast of Harlem Heights

So, as you know the BET reality show “Harlem Heights” is all anyone is talking about these days. Last Monday ABC was in Harlem and did an exclusive interview with the cast inside of Brooke’s apartment. Check it out here. ABC News: Exclusive Interview with Cast of Harlem Heights

The Lost Tribes of New York – Harlem

A short animated documentary from London Squared Productions. Urban Anthropologists, Andy and Carolyn London interview people on the streets of Harlem.  Click link below to view. The Lost Tribes of New York City from Carolyn London on Vimeo.

Call for Artists: Reel Sisters of the Diaspora

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival & Lecture Series is seeking films directed, written or produced by women of color. Reel Sisters 2009 will present ´Honoring Our Roots and Family Ties,¡ to celebrate the important role film has played in preserving our personal history and heritage. Filmmakers will have their original works viewed at a… [Read more…]

Video: Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby 2006.

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Video: Ny’s Joy

Remember a few weeks back I told you about some of the Harlem entrepreneurs I met over at the East Harlem Cafe?  One of them was Nanette who makes Obama Bling and sells it online. She shot me an email today with a link to a video that her son made about her.  It is… [Read more…]

Freestyle Flavor: Charles Hamilton ‘Brooklyn Girls’

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A Look Back: Home Sweet Harlem Cafe

Last week we wrote about the late Home Sweet Harlem Cafe.  Here is an old video that looks back on the early days of the restaurants.  The owner drops some serious knowledge and insightful wisdom about ‘soul food’ and Harlem. more about “Homesweet Harlem Cafe “, posted with vodpod

Harlem Hell Fighters Documentary

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Friday Flavor: Swizz Beatz: Pupil Of Paint

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MoBay Uptown Catering

MoBay 17 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027 (212) 876-9300 www.mobayrestaurant.com

Miriam Makeba Dies at 76

Soweto Blues-Miriam Makeba Rest well, Mama Africa.[AP]

Profile: Carol’s Daughter

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Video: WILL.I.AM- It’s A New Day

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Friday Flavor: Seal “A Change Is Gonna Come”

Wow, I’ve heard a lot of people sing this song after Sam Cooke made it a classic, but right now I am stamping my seal of approval on Seal’s version.  He is able to maintain the standard of the original, while seasoning it with his own style. It may not come when we want it… [Read more…]

Election Night in Harlem

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Friday Freestyle: Video Classic of The Bluebelles

Patti LaBelle and The Bluebelles “Somewhere Over The Rainbow” The original members consisted of the three members of the group now known as Labelle, as well as Cindy Songbird who defected to the Supremes to replace Florence Ballard in the late 60s.  Seems like a whole other lifetime ago.

Dominican Leader Sees Role Model in Columbia Assisted Public School

Read accompanying article here:Columbia Spectator more about “Dominican Leader Sees Role Model in C…“, posted with vodpod

Video: Harlem’s Mart 125

more about “Harlem’s Mart 125: The American Dream“, posted with vodpod

Video: Artist, Activist Georgette Seabrooke Powell

Accompanying Story: Artist, Activist [NJO] more about “Artist, Activist Georgette Seabrooke …“, posted with vodpod

Video: Gov. David Patterson on Budget Gap Issues

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Martha J. Thomas Playwriting Workshop

I have to share this video because the folks featured on it are some of the warmest and most talented individuals in Harlem. On keys is Marjorie Eliot who hosts the annual Jazz at the Mansion and opens her home to wandering jazz lovers from across the world each and every Sunday. The poetry man… [Read more…]

Video: The Historic Riverton Community

I was going to blog about this issue but then I discovered their historical website which had this video on it. I might still blog about it but they covered a few of the issues I was going to cover. Click this link to view the video. more about “Riverton Community“, posted with vodpod

CNN Correspondents Donna Brazile and Roland Martin

Think those CNN political correspondents are a bit stodgy? You won’t anymore! more about “CNN Correspondents Donna Brazile and …“, posted with vodpod