Wunmi at the Apollo!

Wunmi regularly sets the underground dance music scene alight with London style, Lagos culture and New York energy. Recently, her astonishing resume includes work with Latin House kings Masters At Work, and Soul Jazz Records' international renowned artist, producer, and DJ Osunlade, on dance floor gems. Wunmi narrated the Nigeria 70 compilation album for Strut Records and also recently worked on the Red Hot + Riot Tribute to Fela Album (on the track "Zombie").

Her prodigious talent has also led her to work with artists such as UK soul outfit Soul II Soul, Ornette Coleman, Roy Ayers, Living Colour's Vernon Reid, and more. With Wunmi, expect infectious vocals, incredible dance, styling coveted by fashionistas around the world, and endless energy.


On Friday, October 7, Wunmi will headline Apollo Music Café's Sol Ascension -- a concert and dance party with live music and performances by Manchildblack and DJ Jihad Muhammad.

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Brian McKnight to Rock The Apollo

R&B's hottest performer, Brian McKnight will be perform live at the Apollo Theatre in Harlem on July 23rd, 2011 at 7pm!

Making his debut performance at the Apollo Theater, McKnight, the writer, producer, singer-songwriter will sing his classics "Anytime," "Back At One," "You Should Be Mine" and "One Last Cry." Featuring comedian A.G. White. sings his classics "Anytime," "Back At One," "You Should Be Mine" and "One Last Cry." Featuring comedian A.G. White.

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Stevie's Apollo Night!

On Monday, Stevie Wonder was inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame. Sinbad, the Gala host, told the audience they were witnessing history.

Tony Bennett surprised Mr. Wonder by presenting him with his Hall of Fame Award. Dedicated fans screamed in unison, “We love you, Stevie!” The Apollo Legend had touching words for his friends, especially Tony Bennett: "As much as I may never see the color of his skin, I can see the color of his spirit."

Surprise guests Questlove (The Roots), Paul Shaffer (Late Show with David Letterman), Chick Corea and Doug E. Fresh all collaborated with Stevie to put their own spin on his greatest hits. Only Stevie Wonder could bring together a hip-hop drummer, acclaimed pianist, jazz musician and beat-box master to orchestrate a one of a kind performance.

Melanie Fiona, Raphael Saadiq, Wyclef Jean, Yolanda Adams, Take 6, Ray Chew and Sherri Shepherd showed their appreciation for the legend’s work. Gabourey Sidibe, Robert De Niro, Phylicia Rashad, Spike Lee, Rev. Al Sharpton, Leslie Uggams and Jimmy Buffett were seen joining the audience in giving Mr. Wonder a standing ovation. The Apollo also honored Revlon with the Corporate Award and Reginald Van Lee with the Percy E. Sutton Civic Leadership Award.

After the show, the VIP Party/Apollo Supper Club was the place to be. Mr. Wonder, Doug E. Fresh and Spike Lee kept the party going until after midnight. The event was recorded by Spike Lee for posterity.

Those moments were perfect examples of how many lives Stevie Wonder has touched throughout his career.

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Stevie Wonder for the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame!

On June 13th, 2011, Stevie Wonder and friends including Melanie Fiona, Raphael Saadiq, Yolanda Adams, Take 6, and more will perform at the Apollo Theater's annual Spring Gala Benefit Concert and Awards Ceremony, following a star-studded red carpet on 125th Street. The concert is followed by the Apollo Supper Club - a festive tent party with buffet and dancing to the musical arrangements of Celebrity DJ: D-Nice.

The legendary Stevie Wonder will be inducted into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame at this not-to-be-missed event. The Apollo will also honor Revlon with the Corporate Award and Reginald Van Lee will receive the Percy E. Sutton Civic Leadership Award.

The Gala Benefit Concert and Awards Ceremony brings together the best and brightest in business and entertainment in support of the non-profit theater’s remarkable legacy and its initiatives for emerging artists and community and educational programs in New York City and beyond.

The Apollo Legends Hall of Fame features renowned musicians, artists and entertainers whose path to fame began at the Apollo. Stevie Wonder joins a distinguished roster of past inductees including Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Quincy Jones, Patti Labelle, Smokey Robinson, James Brown, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Little Richard, and Ella Fitzgerald.  Each Apollo Legend Hall of Fame Inductee is honored with a plaque on the Apollo Walk of Fame under the Theater's iconic marquee.