The Harlem Arts Alliance is a not for profit arts service organization celebrating 10 years of service to a prestigious list of members such as the Apollo Theater, the Greater Harlem Chamber of Commerce, Columbia University, Harlem Stage (Aaron Davis Hall) and over 850 more cultural/arts institutions and individuals. The weekly column, Harlem Arts Alliance Presents: On the “A” w/Souleo, covers the intersection of the arts, culture and entertainment scene in Harlem and beyond and is written by Souleo, founder and president of event/media content production company, Souleo Enterprises, LLC.
Recent Stories
On the “A” w/Souleo: FACE Africa takes on the clean water mission in Liberia
FACE Africa aims to raise $1.2M to address Liberia’s water crisis; the Affordable Art Fair celebrates its 15th anniversary; and Cove Lounge honors Harlem’s Bevy Smith and Vy Higginsen.
On the “A” w/Souleo: Why Danny Glover continues to support Venezuela
Danny Glover advocated for the Afro-descendant population in Venezuela; new event addresses stereotypes about Guyana; plus a new luxury packaged music album.
On the “A” w/Souleo: Yoga activists fight human trafficking
Lara Land uses yoga to fight trafficking and raise funds and new web series offers women tips on becoming financially empowered.
On the “A” w/Souleo: Two art projects aim to rebuild community
The Bronx Museum of the Arts enlists celebrities to get people “Back in the Bronx,” and Out to See brings awareness to South Street Seaport post-Hurricane Sandy.
Black fashion designers need help too
On the “A” w/Souleo:
New exhibition aims to illuminate the plight and triumphs of black fashion designers and “A Raisin in the Sun” playwright, Lorraine Hansberry’s letters reveal her thoughts on feminism and LGBT rights.
After deaths, Dianne Reeves finds a Beautiful Life
On the “A” w/Souleo
Jazz diva, Dianne Reeves delivers new music after death of mother and George Duke; Kevon Edmonds of After 7 reveals brother Melvin’s drug abuse and reason for quitting the group; and new music series to celebrate Harlem’s historic Minton’s Playhouse.
More than enough white curators?
On the “A” w/Souleo
Professional curators respond to a new diversity initiative aimed at increasing diversity at major U.S. museums.
MLK, redefined as a politician
On the “A” w/Souleo:
Various Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events are available for people to celebrate his legacy: from a new Broadway play, to documentary, to ballet.
Meet Tower of Power’s New Lead Singer
On the “A” w/Souleo:
Legendary funk/soul outfit, Tower of Power looks to the future with new lead singer, Ray Greene.
“R&B Divas: LA” star Leela James talks new music
On the “A” w/Souleo:
Leela James talks bouncing back from financial challenges, new music and embracing motherhood; why veteran backup singer, Paulette McWilliams is grateful for doc “20 Feet From Stardom” and former backup singer, Nelson Frank is ready to claim his destiny.
