Mary J. Blige and Deborah Cox, tribute to Chaka Khan

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo To pay tribute to Chaka Khan you don’t just call on any vocalist, you call on some of the best: Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday, Mary J. Blige and Deborah Cox. These divas

The Supremes singer, Mary Wilson plans to teach?

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo   Presenting the exhibition, Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection has proven to be more of a look forward than a look back for Mary Wilson. The Supremes are widely

Rah Digga kicks off ‘Fame and Fortune’ programming

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo   Hip-hop great, Rah Digga will share her life lessons in the second installment of the New York Public Library’s free financial literacy series, Fame and Fortune on June 4 at the

Singers behind Lady duo rebound with soul

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo  Music connoisseurs who love a good underdog story can look no further than the soul duo, Lady. Individually they are known as Nicole Wray and Terri Walker. Wray is a former protégée

Luke James learns to tell the truth in love

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Luke James is used to being vulnerable in his music which is why he’s not afraid to address his own faults on his forthcoming debut album this summer, Made to Love. Thematically,

Singer Alice Smith moves on with new album

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Singer-songwriter Alice Smith says that she now finds herself in a powerful place in life, hence the title of her sophomore album She. Smith’s current positive outlook is hard earned after opening to

Big Daddy Kane, the soul man?

  Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Hip-hop legend Big Daddy Kane could spend the rest of his career performing his classic songs all over the world without switching up a single beat. Yet, Kane reveals a fearless energy

Producer Sidra Smith hopes Angela Davis documentary will inspire

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo When one hears the name of social justice activist, Angela Davis a litany of connotations are immediately formed whether they are accurate or not. The documentary Free Angela and All Political Prisoners

Kenneth Gamble lives the message in his music

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo With their socially conscious message songs, Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff created the timeless Philadelphia sound of soul. Now the former, is bringing those messages to life with a host of philanthropic

Vanessa Williams, Cicely Tyson forge a bond on Broadway

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo All-star cast rehearsals for a major Broadway show can be filled with pressure and anxiety. But for The Trip to Bountiful cast it’s also about style, Chipotle and history lessons. During the

Avant: Why there’s no reality TV in his future

Avant Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo In order to move forward, R&B singer-songwriter Avant had to go back to the sounds of Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds where he found inspiration for his latest album,

Raheem DeVaughn on his new music and other hot topics

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo As the title of Raheem DeVaughn’s new single, “Love Connection” suggests he just wants to get closer with listeners for the summer release of his latest album, A Place Called Loveland. To

Charlie Wilson: Hit maker, mentor and author

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the ‘A’ w/Souleo Legendary singer Charlie Wilson is at the top of his game in his professional and personal life. Just this year he has already received a No. 1 R&B album with the release of

Keith Sweat wants to help readers make love last forever

Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo Singer-songwriter and syndicated radio host Keith Sweat doesn’t just sing about love, he now writes about it too with the release of his relationship advice book, Make it Last Forever: The Dos and