NEWS & REVIEWS

A Hill of knowledge

Before finally sitting down on Monday night in New York City at the opening screening of Tyler Perry's "For Colored Girls" of which he stars opposite Kerry Washington, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Jill Scott, and a host of other fine actors and actresses, Hill Harper had a few things to do during the day - most of them taking place here in Boston. More »

in the Mix

Grammy-nominated and international recording artists Les Nubians were in town for a CD release party at the Middle East Downstairs in Central Square. One of my favorite groups, (although I must admit, I don't have all their albums), but I've appreciated their Afropean style and music ever since their debut album "Princesses Nubiennes" was released in 1998. More »

Uptown, Downtown - On my way to see you

Leslie Uggams loves to sing "Stormy Weather," but her robust voice remains as sunny as ever. The 67-year-old singer and actress proved as exuberant and resonant as ever in a 70-minute musical trip through her long career entitled "Uptown, Downtown." The title of her smartly conceived show alludes to her long and distinguished career in musical theater ... More »