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Harlem’s Apollo Theater has been honored by the Kennedy Center for Cultural Contributions – Blogging Sole

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Harlem’s Apollo Theater has been honored by the Kennedy Center for Cultural Contributions – Blogging Sole

Harlem Apollo Theater Honored by Kennedy Center for Cultural Contributions – CBS News Watch CBS News For 90 years, the Apollo Theater has shaped American culture, launching icons like James Brown and Aretha Franklin. This year, it became the first institution to be honored by the Kennedy Center, cementing its legacy as a center for … Read more

Apollo Theater in the nineties – Blogging Sole

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On Wednesday nights, Harlem’s Apollo Theater is one of the hottest tickets in town. But there is no celebrity address. It’s amateur night! The audience is there to choose the next rising star. “I know how strong the crowd is,” said Kyle Parks, a 23-year-old singer from Yonkers, N.Y. “I know that’s what makes this … Read more