Opening kick off concert for the Harlem EatUp Festival, a four-day festival offering a sample of Harlem’s sights, flavors and sounds. Founded by award-winning chef, Marcus Samuelsson and food festival legend, Herb Karlitz, the festival now in third year joined with music producer Michael Dorf to create this classic opening night event.
Billie Holiday got her start in Harlem and the line up featuring Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Lizz Wright, Bettye LaVette, Rickie Lee Jones, Deva Mahal, William Bell, Southside Johnny, Rachael Price, Ruthie Foster, and more honoring her songbook will be a rare and special night at the Apollo. Bevy Smith hosts.