Tag: Harlem Trends
New Year, New Moon, New Album – Rajdulari’s Back!
I said it the night I discovered her at Billie’s Black back in 2011, and I’ll say it again. Rajdulari is a star rising with a quickness and now the world DOES know her name! Europe is already in love
Rajdulari Kicks it Up with New Album and Performances
Harlem resident Rajdulari is back with a powerful new project and a full calendar of performances and appearances! I couldn’t be more excited for this gifted, dedicated artist. Not only has she put together a soulful, high level jazz album
Lakecia Benjamin Officially on the Map Y’all
Back in August, I published this review of Lakecia Benjamin at Ginny’s – she set off the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival 2012. I just learned that DJ Center released a remix of Share My Life, one of the great songs from
Eric Wyatt Represents in Harlem
What’s astounding about the jazz – Black American Music – BAM scene in NYC is that everyone can swing – really swing. The average musician with a horn under his/her arm can outdo the next one, and will certainly be
Harlem Stage to Host “Holding it Down: the Veterans’ Dream Project”
There’s something important going on at Harlem Stage Gatehouse on September 19th – 22nd: Holding it Down: the Veterans’ Dreams Project. Brilliant pianist and Harlem resident Vijay Iyer is collaborating with producer and poet Mike Ladd to deliver a multi-media