HCFF LEGACY TRIBUTE DINNER

Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation “Celebrated 55 Years of Soul’ on October 18, 2024 with a Legacy Tribute Dinner presented by Harlem Community Development Corporation & PB Brasserie.

Hosted by Doug E. Fresh at the Harlem School of the Arts, the event featured a Calypso cocktail reception sponsored by Uncle Nearest, Ting Beverages and Boscal Mezcal in honor of Harlem Cultural Festival 1969 Founder and St. Kitts & Nevis native Tony Lawrence. Dinner was presented by PB Brasserie with DJ Music provided by DJ Marc Smooth.

A live musical tribute to Harlem Cultural Festival 1969 music legends closed out the evening curated by Musical Director Rakiem Walker, The Rakiem Walker Project and featuring performances by:

Wé Ani, Singer, American Idol 2023 Top 5 Finalist - “If I Was Your Woman” by Gladys Knight & The Pips

Elijah Ahmad Lewis, Entertainer/Artist - “ My Girl” by David Ruffin & The Temptations

Glorya Ry’ann, Singer/Song Writer - “I Was Made to Love Her” by Stevie Wonder

Monifah Carter, Grammy Nominated Artist - “I Put A Spell On You” by Nina Simone

Christopher Williams, R&B Artist - “The Thrill is Gone” by BB King