Meshell Ndegeocello News

The Apollo Celebrates Black History Month

by A.A. Cristi — February 1, 2018

This February, the world-famous Apollo Theater will host a series of artistic and community programs celebrating Black History Month.

R&B Soul Artist Sy Smith Releases Fifth Studio Album

by Macon Prickett — February 1, 2018

“Sometimes A Rose Will Grow In Concrete” (SRWGC) is the fifth studio album by critically acclaimed progressive soul artist Sy Smith.

Harlem Stage Presents Free Performance of Repertorio Español's LA CANCION The Musical 2/2

by A.A. Cristi — January 26, 2018

Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Spring 2018 season of performances.

Introducing ON AIR FEST: An Audio/Podcast Festival

by A.A. Cristi — January 24, 2018

Exploring storytelling and creativity in sound, On Air Fest will be held on March 1st through 4th.

Khalil Kain & Ise Lyfe will Participate in One-Night-Only Performance of THE MERCY SUITE

by Julie Musbach — January 24, 2018

La MaMa Experimental Theater Club is thrilled to announce that its one-night-only anniversary performance of Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and Global Soul Music creator Tom s Doncker's 2007 collaboration, The Mercy Suite, will feature performances by acclaimed actor Khalil Kain ( Girl

Established Composer and Vocalist Gabriela Martina Set to Perform at Club Bonafide

by Julie Musbach — January 17, 2018

Club Bonafide, located at 212 E 52nd St, New York, is proud to present accomplished composer and vocalist Gabriela Martina on Saturday, February 3 at 7:30pm.

La MaMa Announces Special Package Price Tickets For THE PILL And THE MERCY SUITE

by A.A. Cristi — January 12, 2018

In honor of their newly established partnership on the upcoming production of The Pill (a new dark comedy conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family) and the 10th Anniversary concert performance of The Mercy Suite (a 2007 collaboration between Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa and

Meshell Ndegeocello Announces Covers Album Listen to Tender Love

by Caryn Robbins — January 12, 2018

Meshell Ndegeocello has announced her new album of cover songs Ventriloquism today.

Harlem Stage Announces 2018 Spring Season

by Stephi Wild — January 10, 2018

Harlem Stage, the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has promoted the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color from around the corner and across the globe, is proud to present its Spring 2018 season of performances.

Pulitzer Prize-Winner Yusef Komunyakaa & Global Soul Music Creator Tomas Doncker Celebrate 10th Anniversary of THE MERCY SUITE

by Julie Musbach — January 9, 2018

In late 2007, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa came together with his close friend, no wave guitar hero and Global Soul Music creator Tom s Doncker, to create an original musical masterpiece titled The Mercy Suite.

Joshua Redman Quartet to Play the Boulder Theater This Summer

by Danielle Gutierrez — January 9, 2018

Joshua Redman Quartet will play the Boulder Theater this summer.

Harlem Stage to Celebrate the Centennial of Ella Fitzgerald at Special Winter Benefit

by Julie Musbach — December 26, 2017

On January 16, 2018 at 7:00pm, join Harlem Stage -- the legendary uptown venue that for over 30 years has been promoting the creative legacy of Harlem and artists of color -- for a special winter benefit performance that will honor the life and work of Ella Fitzgerald.

La MaMa To Present World Premiere Of THE PILL, A New Family Memoir Play Conceived By Marla Mase

by Stephi Wild — December 21, 2017

La MaMa (Mia Yoo, Artistic Director), the multiple Obie, Drama Desk and Bessie Award-winning Off-Broadway theater, announces the world premiere of The Pill, conceived by Marla Mase and written by The Family.

The Apollo Announces MLK Celebration And Black History Month Programming For 2018

by Stephi Wild — December 14, 2017

On Sunday, January 14 at 3pm, the Apollo Theater and WNYC are partnering for the fifth year to present WNYC's 12th Annual Dr.

EmpowerYouth! Students Begin Creating An Original Opera

by A.A. Cristi — December 12, 2017

In September, Lyric Opera of Chicago and the Chicago Urban League announced EmpowerYouth! Igniting Creativity through the Arts, a groundbreaking, multi-year partnership that immerses African American youth in the creation of an original opera based on their own life experiences.