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Tag Archives: Harlem
Graffiti Hall of Fame: Welcome to H-A-R-L-E-M
One of the highlights of living in East Harlem is all of the street art on view, and I always look forward to walking by The Graffiti Hall of Fame (at 106th and Park) on the way to Central Park. The … Continue reading
Posted in East Harlem Life
Tagged East 106th Street, East Harlem, Harlem, Spanish Harlem, street art
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Beats For Your Week – Bobby Womack
We here at Across 106th Street have to show our respect and love for the great Bobby Womack who died on Friday, June 27, 2014. We hope that Womack knew how much his music meant to so many people around … Continue reading
Harlem Architecture, Inside and Out
Spending a sunny day walking through Harlem is hard to beat. There’s incredible architecture everywhere you look, the street life is thriving, and a sense of history hovers over it all. This summer we had the chance to get an … Continue reading
Your Modern Barber Shop
We’ve been walking by this Harlem barber shop sign on 116th Street for years, and I finally remembered to grab a photo. It’s for a salon on the ground floor of the Malcolm Shabazz Mosque. There’s something about it that … Continue reading
Love Thy Neighbor – Gil Scott-Heron
“Voice of black culture,” “polymath,” “musician and poet,” “spoken-word musician,” “composer, musician, poet, and author,” “godfather of rap,” “poet and music pioneer,” “influential poet/musician helped inspire rap, “US activist, poet and singer.” These are just a few of the headlines … Continue reading
Posted in East Harlem Life
Tagged funk, Gil Scott-Heron, Harlem, jazz, poetry, Spanish Harlem
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The Apollo Shines for Harlem Jazz Shrines
Last weekend, the Apollo went back-to-the-future of its historic past as it hosted “Jazz à la Carte,” a variety show featuring comedy, dance, and live music–and part of the weeklong (and first annual) Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival. The show, “Wycliffe Gordon’s … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring New York City, Heading Out in the Evening
Tagged Apollo Theater, Harlem, jazz
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Night Catches Us at the House of Maysles
Director and screenwriter Tanya Hamilton is someone you should make note of. You could be saying years from now, “Yeah, I’ve seen every film she’s made. I’ve known about her work from the beginning.” This claim would let others know … Continue reading
Take the A Train (actually, take the M2 bus)
Those in the know already know about the supremely lovely Marjorie Eliot, jazz pianist and host to one of the best live jazz shows you’ll ever live. On Sundays at 4pm, there’s nothing better than heading way uptown to Sugar … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring New York City, Heading Out in the Evening
Tagged Harlem, jazz, live music, Manhattan
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“Straight Ahead”, No Chaser: A Celebration of Billy Taylor
2,100 of jazz pianist and composer Billy Taylor’s family, friends, colleagues, and admirers turned out in full force at Riverside Church to bask in the life of Taylor. Also known as Dr. Billy Taylor, for his actual PhD (Music Education; … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Exploring New York City
Tagged Harlem, jazz, Manhattan, Morningside Heights
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