“When it comes to keeping records of the thousands of narratives within the African Diaspora, Art has a special way of capturing the many stories, insights, dreams and social development of Black people. That’s why we share and collect art,” explains twin … Read More
For decades, Laurence Holder has been showing and strengthening his mettle with words on a page, working in the arena of character, meaning, and emotion, going inside history’s twists and turns. Sugar Ray, Laurence’s latest effort, which was on view Memorial … Read More
Seven-time Grammy Award winner Maurice White was the mastermind behind multi-platinum funk band Earth, Wind & Fire. BAMcinématek pays tribute to the late bandleader with two phenomenal vintage shows from the height of their powers: a live-in-the-studio performance on January … Read More
Thursday, June 23, 2016, noon—2pm MetroTech Commons The Corner of Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues Brooklyn This all-star youth orchestra comprises gifted young musicians from across the five boroughs. Helmed by Grammy-winning composer and bandleader Arturo O’Farrill, the Fat Afro Latin … Read More
“Many men wanted to lay me down, but few wanted to pick me up.” —Eartha Kitt The tantalizing tease…the seductive strut…the bewitching come-hither look…the low, raspy voice…and of course, her signature purr-r-r-r-r. That was, unmistakably, the indomitable Eartha Kitt. An … Read More
Are African-American publications irrelevant to the American landscape?
June 19, 2016 (Father’s Day) Riverbank Park 125th Street and Marginal Street (in West Harlem Piers) Featuring Jeb Patton, piano Ed Cherry, guitar Paul Beaudry, bass Dwayne Cook Broadnax, drums
“Dance on the Lawn” celebrates dance in New Jersey and aims to increase exposure to dance by bringing professional and emerging companies, plus students of dance from around New Jersey together in a community setting that is free and open … Read More