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Grady Tate: The Rhythm Driving Jazz, Soul, and Beyond

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 04 Jan 2025 14:44:36 +0000

The name Grady Tate may not dominate the conversation when jazz fusion is discussed, but his fingerprints are all over the genre’s defining moments. A

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“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:00:17 +0000

“Love’s Different Angles” Crossword Puzzle by Ronald Bunn revolves around the theme of love. Expect words or phrases associated with love, famous quotes, song titles,

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ROY AYERS: WHERE’S HE COMING FROM? | 8/1980

Ken Simmons — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:54:57 +0000

Introduction to Roy Ayers’ Philosophy “The basic philosophy of most jazz purists is to just play and be creative. However, in the early 1960s, I

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Music: Dionne Warwick: Breaking The Spell |1980-4-2

Mark Bego — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:49:17 +0000

A host of well-wishers are gathered backstage at Dick Clark’s Westchester Theatre in Tarrytown, N.Y., waiting feverishly for the entrance of Dionne Warwick. We had

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Brothers Johnson: Funk And Faith | 7/1980

Marc D. Hawthorne — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 06:39:01 +0000

For the past four years, the Brothers Johnson, otherwise known as thunder-thumbs’ and lightning licks have been literally taking the country by storm with their

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Cissy Houston crossed the bridge over troubled water

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:55:24 +0000

Emily “Cissy” Houston, the legendary gospel and soul singer, crossed the bridge over troubled water at the age of 91 on October 7, 2024, surrounded

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Celebrating “Le Freak” Nile Rodgers: A Music Maestro’s Birthday

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 09:34:43 +0000

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr., an extraordinary American guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, and arranger born on September 19, 1952. With

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Celebrating Freda Payne: A Timeless Talent’s Birthday

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 07:14:24 +0000

Today, we celebrate the birthday of Freda Payne, an iconic American singer and actress born on September 19, 1942. Freda Payne‘s illustrious career spanning from

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Birthday Greetings Patti Austin — Keep the Music Playing

Robert Toomer, Jr. — Sat, 10 Aug 2024 13:59:37 +0000

Patti Austin, born on August 10, 1950, is an esteemed singer and songwriter whose musical career spans several decades. Her contributions to the music industry

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Singer-Songwriter Syreeta collaborated with Stevie & Billy

Marion Coleman — Sat, 03 Aug 2024 13:56:22 +0000

Syreeta Wright, known simply as Syreeta, was an influential singer-songwriter whose contributions to music industry left a lasting legacy. Born on August 3 1946, in

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Mildred Virginia Jackson — humorous to raw and raunchy

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:45:16 +0000

Mildred Virginia Jackson, AKA Millie Jackson, born July 15, 1944, is prominent R&B and soul recording artist who began her career in early 1960s. Throughout

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Angela Bofill

Ellen Levitt — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 10:30:30 +0000

Angela Bofill, a renowned musical gem, was best known for her songs in the 1970s and 1980s passed away on June 13th at the age

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Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. also known as “Mr. Excitement”

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 06:49:22 +0000

Jack Leroy Wilson Jr. , aka Jackie Wilson, “King of R&B,” was a prominent American singer who rose to fame in the 1950s and 1960s. He

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Ronnie Dyson: A Tapestry of Gospel, Soul, and Theater

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:49:55 +0000

Throughout history there have been many talented individuals who have graced the stage and left a lasting impact on the world of music, film and

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Ledisi & Bilal – A Tribute To Curtis Mayfield | WDR BIG BAND

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:13:35 +0000

On February 7 2020, the WDR Big Band paid tribute to legendary Curtis Mayfield with special concert featuring the soulful voices of Ledisi and Bilal.

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Violinist Damien Escobar and Purple Rain

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 09:33:06 +0000

Damien Escobar’s violin “Purple Rain” salute to Prince.

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BAM R&B Festival Summer Concert – The Fatback Band

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 30 Jun 2016 08:27:15 +0000

This seminal New York City funk and disco band, now in its fourth decade of performing, is responsible for driving hits like “Backstrokin’,” “Gotta Get

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BAM – Shining Star: A Tribute to Maurice White

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 20:22:15 +0000

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 1973 on Channel 13's black variety show Soul!

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Cymande / KING / Deva Mahal / DJ Parler

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 04 Jun 2016 15:26:11 +0000

Cymande Cymande emerged as innovators of the funk music scene during early 1970s. Influenced by their Caribbean heritage, Cymande combined reggae and Rastafarian rhythms with rare

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BAM R&B Festival Summer Concert – Zapp

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 25 May 2016 11:50:07 +0000

The members of Zapp have been playing boisterous, bass-soaked funk together for over four decades, rising to prominence after they were discovered by the legendary

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Meet Melba Moore

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 19 May 2016 14:28:18 +0000

Join Tony Award winner and 4x Grammy nominee, Melba Moore for an intimate discussion about life and healthy aging. Throughout her career Moore has received

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Millie Jackson & Isaac Hayes

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 13 Dec 2015 06:25:36 +0000

Mille Jackson is not the performer for the ears of “Ladies & Gentlemen”—proper folks didn’t go to see her or if they did, they went

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SOUL! Ellis Haizlip, Bill Withers, McCoy Tyner

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 24 Oct 2015 08:28:39 +0000

Ellis Haizlip, the host of “SOUL!” and many other endeavors in the 1960s, 1970s & 1980s, was one of the staunchest supporters of African-American culture. Radio

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Friday Freshen Up with Wordsmith

Ive — Fri, 21 Aug 2015 12:14:02 +0000

Friday, August 28, 2015, 6:00pm–7:00pm West Harlem Piers Park West 125 Street Manhattan Hip Hop artist and songwriter, Wordsmith has outgrown and overcome the negative

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Aretha Franklin at the White House

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 10:34:37 +0000

Aretha takes the White House to the “Old Fashioned” Baptist Church! The air conditioning is broken, Aretha falls to her knees and couldn’t get up

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Invincible: Michael Jackson Tribute

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:05:01 +0000

August 9, 2015, 4:00 pm East River Park/East Houston Street Manhattan INVINCIBLE is a live multi-media spectacular with performances of Michael Jackson’s greatest hits including,

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Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 21:07:54 +0000

Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen Thursday, August 6, 2015, 12noon—2pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine)

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Bill Withers’ Talks Life Experiences and Music

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 04:45:24 +0000

Bill Withers: As I Am (2005) below. ( July 4, 1938 – March 30, 2020) Bill Withers is being interviewed by Ellis Hazlip and Elvis Mitchell.

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“The War and Treaty”

Ive — Thu, 23 Jul 2015 04:16:44 +0000

Friday, July 31, 2015 6pm–7pm West Harlem Piers Park West 125 Street Manhattan Kick off the weekend with some fresh air while you drink in

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The Jones Family Singers

Ronald Bunn — Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:08:31 +0000

Thursday, July 23, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) Brooklyn The 11-member family collective —

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George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:55:00 +0000

Thursday, July 16, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) The legendary George Clinton & Parliament

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Ebony Jo-Ann’ “Please Save Your Love For Me”

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 18:01:42 +0000

Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 8pm Ashford & Simpson’s Sugar Bar 254 West 72nd Street, Manhattan Reservations: (212) 579-0222

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BAM R&B Lunchtime Festival at MetroTech

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 21:15:46 +0000

Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba Thursday, July 9, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) Brooklyn

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R&B Festival at MetroTech

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 01 Jul 2015 21:53:15 +0000

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires Thursday July 2, 2015, Noon MetroTech Commons 10 MetroTech Roadway Brooklyn From his humble beginnings as a James Brown impersonator to

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Memorable Duets II

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 14:01:57 +0000

I’m exploring the many unforgettable duets: Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey (Hello Dolly!) Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole (Unforgettable) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nCHBOJIRgQ&feature=youtu.be Dionne Warwick &

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Johnny Mathis

Ronald Bunn — Thu, 25 Jun 2015 09:54:17 +0000

I'm sure many of you haven't seen Johnny Mathis in performance for quite some time. Here he is at 82 years young! It's a pleasure knowing Johnny Mathis is still able to take us back to the good old days.

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Lucinda Williams and Jason Walker

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:55:41 +0000

Thursday, June 25, 2015, 7:30pm (Gates open at 6:30pm) Prospect Park Bandshell (Prospect Park West & 9th St) Brooklyn ($3 suggested donation) Opening performance by

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Al B. Sure!

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 19 Jun 2015 20:33:19 +0000

Thursday, June 25, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) Brooklyn BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech,

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Erica Campbell

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 10:03:53 +0000

Thursday, June 18, 2015, 12noon—2 pm MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) Brooklyn BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech, now in

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“Do You want to Funk”

Ronald Bunn — Wed, 17 Jun 2015 02:27:30 +0000

Read an in-depth interview with Izora Rhodes Armstead and Martha Wash and their relationship with Sylvester in ROUTES Two Tons O’ Fun: Bustin’ Loose.

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Jeff Redd, Horace Brown, DJ Chuck Chillout

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 12 Jun 2015 19:08:42 +0000

June 12, 2015, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Betsy Head Park Blake Ave., Dumont Ave., Livonia Ave. (bet. Strauss St., Hopkinson Ave. and Bristol St.) Brooklyn R&B

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Andra Day

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 19:54:55 +0000

Thursday, June 11, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech, now

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Bobby Rush

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 02:51:49 +0000

Thursday, June 4, 2015, 12noon—2 pm Free admission, MetroTech Commons at MetroTech Center (Flatbush and Myrtle Avenues, rain or shine) BAM R&B Festival at MetroTech, now

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Chaka Khan

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 29 May 2015 12:48:01 +0000

Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00 P.M. (Gates open at 6:30 P.M.) Prospect Park Bandshell (Prospect Park West & 9th St. Brooklyn) Free ($3 suggested donation)

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Baby Hold On To Me

Ronald Bunn — Tue, 26 May 2015 12:48:03 +0000

Friday, May 29, 2015 Newark Symphony Hall 1030 Broad Street Newark (973)643-8014 May 30, 2015 The Beacon Theatre Broadway and 72nd Street Manhattan (718)330-1234 or 511

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A Tribute to Nona Hendryx

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:59:58 +0000

Monday, March 9, 2015, 7:00pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem Join various artists as they pay homage to Nona

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First Fridays: Blue Note Edition

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:39:57 +0000

Friday, March 6, 2015, 6:00pm to 9:30pm Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture 515 Malcolm X Blvd Harlem Journey to musical nirvana with live jazz,

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Concert with King

Ronald Bunn — Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:02:38 +0000

Wednesday, February 25, 7:30pm, 150 Convent Avenue (at 135th Street) Harlem Stage Harlem RSVP: boxoffice@harlemstage.org RSVP: 212-281-9240, ext. 19 or 20 harlemstage.org Listening Session: $10 or Free

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On Kentucky Avenue

Ronald Bunn — Fri, 20 Feb 2015 18:12:09 +0000

Friday, February 27, 2015, 7pm Saturday, February 28, 2015, 2pm & 7pm Aaron Davis Hall – Theater B 134th Street & Convent Avenue Manhattan Years ago,

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B-Side: Meta and the Cornerstones

Ronald Bunn — Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:10:03 +0000

January 29, 2015 · 7:30-9:00 P.M. BRIC House Studio 647 Fulton Street Brooklyn (718)683-5645 Live in-studio performance and interview with reggae band, Meta and The Cornerstones. Meta

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