Archive: 'Oct 2018' :

Tell us a bit about yourself.I was born in Detroit (Motown!) and raised in Ann Arbor, MI. I left the Midwest and moved to the East Coast to attend Princeton University where I was pre-med and majored in psychology. After graduating, I moved to New York to attend NYU School of Medicine. I completed my […]

The Apollo Theater Education Program extends the Apollo’s commitment to its community offering programs, curriculum materials, tours and workshops for schools; career development for teens and adults; and discussions and lectures for the public that highlight the history of the Apollo and its impact on American art, culture, and entertainment. Fifty years after the release […]

What is your favorite Apollo memory? Harry: My favorite Apollo memory is actually my first. I attended a fundraiser for President Barack Obama, which featured performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Al Green and India Arie. President Obama actually sang “Let’s Stay Together,” and it was certainly an iconic moment. It was also amazing to see the […]

Avery Sunshine is an American soul, R&B, and gospel singer whose #1 hit single “Call My Name” from her album The Sunroom was awarded ASCAP’s “Rhythm and Soul Song of the Year 2016” award. Avery has opened for Babyface at Madison Square Garden, performed for Smokey Robinson at his Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame […]