Singer/songwriter Jane Handcock brings her soulful sound to Harlem with a rare, intimate night at the Apollo Music Café. Known as the “First Lady of Death Row Records,” Handcock continues to rise as one of the most compelling voices in modern R&B.

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About Apollo Music Café:

The Apollo Music Café series presents artists on the rise to a unique audience. Featuring diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip hop, soul, jazz, pop, country, funk and rock), this series showcases a variety of artists who impact the way music is heard and experienced.

Adeva, the undisputed Queen of House, makes a late-night stop in Harlem! Renowned worldwide for her raw, powerhouse vocals and legendary stage command, Adeva delivers a high-octane set packed with timeless anthems that defined a movement. It’s a night of classic hits such as "Warning," "I Thank You," "Respect," and more. Yes, Adeva WILL House you!  

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About Apollo Music Café:

The Apollo Music Café series presents artists on the rise to a unique audience. Featuring diverse performances across a myriad of genres (R&B, hip hop, soul, jazz, pop, country, funk and rock), this series showcases a variety of artists who impact the way music is heard and experienced.

HopeBoykinDance, founded by two-time Bessie Award-winning choreographer, writer, director, and filmmaker Hope Boykin, presents a series of works spanning more than two decades of creativity. An acclaimed former member of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, PHILADANCO!, and Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Boykin's movement-language melds modern-contemporary movement, spoken word, and storytelling for the stage.

There are two performances for this event

2:00 PM - Doors open @ 1:30 PM
7:00 PM - Doors open @ 6:30 PM

Join The Apollo for Harlem's Brightest Holiday Tradition

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The Apollo is proud to join the annual Harlem Holiday Lights celebration, a beloved neighborhood tradition that brings together residents, businesses, artists, community organizations, and visitors to kick off the holiday season along 125th Street. Each year, the event transforms Harlem into a vibrant corridor of light, culture, music, and community spirit.

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As one of Harlem's most iconic cultural institutions, The Apollo is honored to participate in this festive celebration that reflects the energy, creativity, and connections that define our neighborhood. From illuminated floats and live entertainment to family-friendly activities and community gatherings, Harlem Holiday Lights celebrates the people and places that make Harlem shine.

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With a career defined by constant reinvention, Miles Davis continuously shaped and reshaped the sound of jazz, moving from bebop to cool jazz, post-bop to fusion, and beyond. His time in New York City, a hub of jazz innovation and culture, started with Juilliard. To mark the iconic alum's 100th birthday, Juilliard Jazz and The Apollo present a series of multidisciplinary performances on the legendary Harlem stage, honoring some of Davis' landmark albums: Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew, Filles de Kilimanjaro, and Kind of Blue.

With a career defined by constant reinvention, Miles Davis continuously shaped and reshaped the sound of jazz, moving from bebop to cool jazz, post-bop to fusion, and beyond. His time in New York City, a hub of jazz innovation and culture, started with Juilliard. To mark the iconic alum's 100th birthday, Juilliard Jazz and The Apollo present a series of multidisciplinary performances on the legendary Harlem stage, honoring some of Davis' landmark albums: Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew, Filles de Kilimanjaro, and Kind of Blue.

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In celebration of what would have been Miles Davis's 100th birthday, Juilliard Jazz and The Apollo bring middle and high school students a special live performance on one of the most legendary stages in the world.

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Miles Davis spent his career reinventing jazz, moving through bebop, cool jazz, post-bop, fusion, and beyond. Before becoming one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he got his start right here in New York City as a student at Juilliard. This performance brings his groundbreaking album Birth of the Cool to life on the same historic Apollo stage that has hosted generations of legendary performers. Students will hear firsthand how this landmark recording helped shape the sound of jazz and get a close-up look at the creativity and innovation that made Davis an icon.

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Whether your students are longtime music lovers or brand new to jazz, this School Day performance offers an exciting way to connect with American music history, live and unforgettable.

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With a career defined by constant reinvention, Miles Davis continuously shaped and reshaped the sound of jazz, moving from bebop to cool jazz, post-bop to fusion, and beyond. His time in New York City, a hub of jazz innovation and culture, started with Juilliard. To mark the iconic alum's 100th birthday, Juilliard Jazz and The Apollo present a series of multidisciplinary performances on the legendary Harlem stage, honoring some of Davis' landmark albums: Birth of the Cool, Bitches Brew, Filles de Kilimanjaro, and Kind of Blue.


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Taiko Masala celebrates its unforgettable 25-year journey with the people who have supported us and who share passion for Taiko, music, and the arts. We are honored to welcome the New York Otaku Choir and Dagacky, a Taiko drumming group from Japan, to join us for this special celebration. This concert is more than Taiko Masala's anniversary celebration. It is a community engagement event in which we use Taiko and the arts to bring people together, celebrate diversity, and share the joy of performing music.