Apollo Music Cafe: The Reminders and Johnny Popcorn
Hosted by Jodine Dorce Featuring DJ Hard Hittin' Harry
This Music Café celebrates message music with two lyrically driven musical groups. The Reminders, consisting of Brussels-born emcee Big Samir and Queens-born emcee/vocalist Aja Black, are a rare and remarkable musical duo seamlessly blending soulful sounds and roots music with insightful messages and thoughtful lyrics.
Johnny Popcorn is a progressive soul trio from Philadelphia, made up of emcee/producer/singer, Hezekiah; producer/bassist Tone Whitfield and vocalist Jani Coral.
Generous support provided by the Ford Foundation Fund for Global Programs.
Apollo Music Cafe
Harlem's Best Kept Secret
The Apollo Music Café series is designed to bring independent, cutting-edge artists to a forward-thinking audience. Featuring diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip hop, soul, jazz, pop, funk, and rock), this monthly series showcases artists drawn from the independent music scene who are destined to impact the way music is heard and experienced. Certain Music Café presentations will complement Apollo Music Mainstage events such as Africa Now! and the Harlem Jazz Shrines Festival.
