I came across this really cool video that was shot in the summer of 2010. It explores the history, sights and sounds of our beloved Washington Heights. Related: Summer in the Heights We invite you to like our Facebook…
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BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Flaco Navaja is a problem. Not only is he a damn good actor and a spoken word artist but the man also sings like he is Hector Lavoe reincarnated. To hear Flaco sing classic Salsa…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) Ok folks, it is coming down to crunch time. The good people of East WillyB have raised nearly 15K but with only 23 days left to go on their KickStarter campaign they need your help.…
The good folks of East WillyB are in the beginning of a Kickstarter campaign to raise 50k in 50 days. For those that don’t know, East WillyB is about the neighborhood of Bushwick and how it deals with gentrification…
Gallery Talk: Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 11am. by Constancio del Álamo, Curator of Textiles The Hispanic Society of America Broadway between 155th and 156th Street The Hispanic Society of America recently acquired a mantón de Manila that belonged…
That’s right people; Harvest Dome 2.0 will now become a reality. This morning this wonderful and thought-provoking project reached it’s Kickstarter Goal of $7,500. What is Harvest Dome 2.0? Harvest Dome 2.0 will be a floating installation for the…
BY Led Black (@Led_Black) The Hispanic Society of America is one of Uptown’s best-kept secrets. This landmark, which was founded in 1904, is a hidden gem. I’m almost ashamed to say it but I have lived in the Heights…
Believe me people, this video love letter to Inwood by local artist, Art For Strangers, is absolutely mesmerizing. I find myself not being able to pull away. Made on the cusp of his daughter being born almost 2 years…
Written by Gloria Pazmiño Whenever people learn that the day of my birthday in conversation, there is always a pause. It is followed often by a slight groan, sometimes accompanied by an apology. “Oh that must be terrible,” some…
Tito Rojas Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at 7:00PM East River Park Over the past three decades, Tito Rojas has escalated to become one of salsa’s biggest singers. With his natural vocal talent, Rojas “uses almost no ornamentation when he…