Harlem Gospel Choir, New York, NY
June 29, 2008 by lindsey
Filed under New York City
One of the most preeminent gospel choirs in the world, the internationally renown Harlem Gospel Choir is a showcase of the best choir singers and musicians from various Harlem churches. Fusing gospel, jazz and the blues, the choir was founded by Allen Bailey in 1986, who got the idea for the group while attending a MLK Birthday Celebration in Harlem’s renown Cotton Club. The Harlem Gospel Choir has performed for Pope John Paul II in New York’s Central Park and for Nelson Mandela’s release from prison, as well as with many of today’s most popular recording artists, such as Bono and U2, among others. Please visit the Harlem Gospel Choir’s official website for more information abou the group, including concert schedule and tour information.
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Discover Harlem | New York, NY
June 22, 2008 by lindsey
Filed under New York City
Blues by Archibald Motley, 1929, Harlem Renaissance
The “Big Apple” is home to the largest black urban population in the United States, a great legacy that dates back several hundred years. Harlem became the center of African American life starting in the late 1800’s. Some even call it the capital of Black America. The following is a guide to some of the sights and sounds of this historic area of New York City.
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