Bryonn Bain’s Lyrics from Lockdown Incredible True Story of Being Wrongly Incarcerated

Bryonn Bain’s amazingly true story needs to be told. Wrongly accused of a crime he didn’t commit due to a frightening combination of mistaken identity and racism, Lyrics From Lockdown is a haunting and beautifully written tale of Bain’s incarceration and transformation into a leading prison activist. The performance at the National Black Theater this …

Honoring the Last Poets At the Schomburg

Saturday, June 14, 2008 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 8 p.m. “Before RAP knew its name, there was a group of ambitious young men who reflected the harsh spirit of their times and whose work remains prophetic and inspirational today. Born in Harlem on May 19, 1968 , The Last Poets spoke out …

Uptown Artist Spotlight: The Paradigm Shifter

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 …

CD Release Party: On the Shoulders of Our Ancestors

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