Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, New York, NY

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Directed by the legendary dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater celebrates its 50th year of bringing African-American cultural expression and the American modern dance tradition to the world’s stages. The 18-month celebration will include a U.S. tour featuring special events, promotions and collaborations. The troupe officially begins its five week season at the New York City Center this December. Visit the official AAADT website for more information.

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Duke Ellington House, New York, NY

The Duke Ellington House, or Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington House, is where Duke Ellington, the famous African American composer and jazz musician, resided from 1939 through 1961. The building and/or Ellington’s apartment, Apartment 4A, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1976. The six-story, elevator building on the southwest corner of St. Nicholas Avenue and W. 157th Street.

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Address: 935 St. Nicholas Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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Harlem Gospel Choir, New York, NY

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

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.

National Black Theatre

Dance Theatre of Harlem

Harlem School of the Arts

Classical Theatre of Harlem

Apollo Theater

Dance Africa

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

Showman’s Bar

Jazz Museum in Harlem

Duke Ellington Memorial

Harlem Week

Striver’s Row

Studio Museum in Harlem

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

African Burial Ground

Fraunces Tavern Museum

Abyssinian Baptist Church

Harlem Heritage Tours

Love at First Site: Harlem One Stop

National Black Fine Arts Show

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

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Dance Africa | New York, NY

Held each Memorial Day weekend at the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), DanceAfrica is a heritage and community celebration centered on African and African American dance, music, film and art, featuring live music, a film series at BAM Rose Cinemas, master classes, a student-artist sculpture garden, education programs, and an outdoor bazaar.

This year’s fest commerates the 125th anniversary of the Brooklyn Bridge with the theme “Bridge to Cultural Rejuvenation & Enlightenment.” Visit DanceAfrica’s official website for additional information.

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