Took
a multimedia soul tour into Harlem NYC which was used to be a totally black and dangerous
neighborhood with some of NYC most interesting architecture, food, music
and people. The tour guide showed old photos on iPad and played music
like"Take the A Train" by Ella Fitzgerald, etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ_4cRG8B1g&list=RDBJ_4cRG8B1g#t=262The highlights included tasted soul food (color green, sweet potato, etc.) at restaurant of the famous rapper Doug Fresh while he was eating there, stepped into Yatenga live world music bar (http://shrinenyc.com/index.php), and concluded at the legendary Apollo theater— at Harlem NYC.
I stayed in Harlem with a Taiwanese scholar visiting Columbia University many years ago, and we walked in a group to stay safe back then. Now the community has totally turned around, especially near the Shriver's Road, and has as many churches as dance clubs.
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