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The son of "El Rey" Tito Puente joins the podcast to talk about his current Mambo tours, memories of his Dad the Late Mambo King Tito Puente, traveling, Google' tribute to Tito Puente and More! We also recap Andy Montanez LIVE from Lehman Center and announce more concerts happening at Lehman!Visit MambointheCity.com Concert Tickets: LehmanCenter.orgSupport the show

Jimmy Bosch is a world-class salsa and jazz artist Trombonist, Director, and Vocalist,  Performing in over 100 countries, and has been revolutionary in the New York style Afro Caribbean music known as “Salsa Dura” or Hard Salsa. Salsa Masters is performed by Bosch and his incredible band, Adan Perez, with Piano, and Background Vocals. Alex Apolo Ayala, Bass. Brian Pozo, Bongos, Bells, Background Vocals. Ricky Rosa, Timbales,Background Vocals. Jesus Muñoz, Congas. Daniel Arboleda, Tenor Sax. Jorge Castro, Baritone Sax. Guiro Gonzalez, Trumpet. Dan Lehner, Trombone.  Bosch has worked with Eddie Palmieri, Ruben Blades, Ray Barretto, Mambo Legends, and Pete El Conde Rodrigez.Jimmy Bosch joins us for an extraordinary salsa podcast and will be Performing at SING AND SWING on Sunday, February 25th at 4 PM!   The concert is a celebration of the Great American Songbook featuring the spectacular trumpet and vocal talents, Bria Skonberg and Benny Benack III, with the opening act, the legendary salsa and jazz trombonist, Jimmy Bosch with his band Salsa Masters! Event: Lehman Center for the Performing Arts proudly presents Jazz at Lincoln Center SING AND SWING on Sunday, February 25th at 4 PM.Tickets: at LehmanCenter.orgSponsored by: Lehman Center!Support the show

En este episodio ,Tenemos el honor de tener como invitado a un ícono del merengue, el incomparable Pablo Martínez!  Escucha sus historias de Dionis Fernández y el Equipo, Victor Roque y La Gran Manzana, Johnny Ventura , Sergio Vargas y mas! Descubre todo lo que tiene preparado para hacerte bailar en el concierto Merengue con Amor 2 desde el Lehman Center cuando se presente con ALEX BUENO, MONCHY CAPRICHO, BONNY Y RICHIE CEPEDA, CARLOS DAVID, PABLO MARTINEZ, and PETER CRUZ!Boletos LehmanCenter.orgPodcast Sponsor : LehmanCenter.orgPodcast Website Mambointhecity.comTikTok: AdrianLMontanezSupport the show

Get ready for a rhythm-packed journey as we dive into Episode #46 of the Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast! In this special edition, we're paying tribute to the legendary "El Rey Del Timbal," Tito Puente. Join us as we reminisce with The Mambo King and Queen of Dance, Eddie and Maria Torres, alongside the iconic Bongo Player, Jonny "Dandy" Rodriguez, and the talented Tito Puente JR, son of the late great Tito Puente!Get ready to be transported as we unravel tales of Celia Cruz and Tito Puente's adventures on the road. Immerse yourself in the memories of Eddie Torres and Tito Puente, setting the dance floor ablaze at the Corso night club. And let's not forget the electrifying vibes of the Palladium Ballroom in the heart of New York City!This episode is not just a journey through history; it's a celebration of the pulsating beats that shaped an era. And a special shoutout to our sponsor, Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, for making this rhythmic odyssey possible! Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the salsa magic begin!

On this week's episode, the author of The Delmonico Way, Max Tucci, tells us about his family's rich history in New York City, including running the famed restaurant, Delmonico's. He also tells us about a night on the town with his adopted grandma featuring tango dancing, Curry in a Hurry, a drag show, and a last stop at night court! Check out Max on InstagramHave fun like MaxDonate to The Lehman Center for the Performing Artsfind us at They Had Fun & on Instagram

On this episode of  Loose Lips  - Ike Avelli  and Tym Moss  are THRILLED to welcome superstar France Joli. France got her start performing her single "Come To Me" for the first time on Fire Island  in the summer of 1979 at the age of 16 and the LGBTQ community has embraced her since. Her singles have hit 4 different charts on Billboard Magazine  She's been on many iconic talk shows,  performed on and off Broadway and we will chat about her new singles that were just released last year! Plus we will have some fun and play some games!Got a question or need advice? Drop us a DM or send to ikeavellievents@hotmail.comFind France Joli:4/15 at the Lehman Center! Tickets: www.lehmancenter.orghttp://www.francejoli.com/Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_JoliTwitter: @thefrancejoliFacebook: @thefrancejoliYou can also WATCH the episode on YOUTUBE the following Wednesday after the podcast airs! Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUKwj0aa9AqOsJNR0t6U3VwIf you have any questions for Tym and Ike or need advice, drop us a DM or send to ikeavellievents@Hotmail.comSPONSORED BY: uberlube uberlube.comÜberlube Überlube is body-friendly—free of parabens, preservatives, and petrochemicals.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.

Ahead of the upcoming concert Palladium in the New Millennium, happening March 5th at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts,  Tito Puente Jr, Tito Rodriguez Jr.  stop by Mambo in the City Salsa Podcast!Hosted by Adrian MontanezWebsite MambointheCity.comSupport the show (https://cash.app/$AdrianLMontanez)

Angela Liddle shares how cautious communication strengthens relationships and creates community hope over time. Listen in as Laura and Angela discuss how the PAFSA is working to communicate with family and community members to bring awareness and light into conversation concerning abused children. During this conversation Angela shares what it means to “focus on small soundbites” when communicating in public speaking situations, and how to “verbally thread the needle” for difficult conversations. A York County native, Angela has spent more than 30 years working in arena of child abuse prevention.  She led Pennsylvania's first licensed nursery, The Lehman Center, to become a vital part of York County's child protection services through securing federal and county funding and developing a continuum of care for families at risk.   You can connect with Angela via the website: https://pafsa.org/   To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C's of influence.   You can connect with Laura in the following ways: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions Twitter: @Laura Sicola  Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/vocalimpactproductions Instagram: @VocalImpactProductions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chisara Asomugha sits down with Bronx-native, Professor Emeritus of Lehman College - CUNY, and mother to award-winning actor Kerry Washington, Dr. Valerie Washington for a conversation about how to create a lifetime of joy.Valerie M. Washington, Associate Professor Emeritus at Lehman College, CUNY, was born and raised in the Bronx. She attended public schools, including Hunter College, CUNY, where she earned a BA and MS in Education. After teaching elementary school for almost 10 years, she joined the faculty of Lehman College teaching a variety of education methods courses. During that time, she earned an Ed.D. at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. At Lehman College she was the director of various state and privately funded teacher education programs, notably the Teacher Opportunity Corps, the Pathways to Teaching Careers Program and the Teacher/Leader Quality Partnerships Program. Key elements of these programs have been models for other teacher education programs, such as the NYC Teaching Fellows at Lehman. A key element of these graduate programs was collaborating with schools in the Bronx providing staff development and assistance with restructuring and issues of equity and racism. Dr. Washington is Vice Pres of the Board of East Tremont Childcare and Development Center, and Vice Chair of the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts. 

Host Deardra Shuler talks with Dawn Marie Driver (member of the Irving Street Repertory) about the show "Ain't Misbehavin" being featured at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 8:00 pm,   A strong soprano, Ms Driver tutored under Bishop Nathanial Townsley Jr and has traveled extensively across the US and overseas. She  has collaborated with Gospel Great-Edwin Hawkins, Director -Dwight R.B. Cook, B’way and Film Choreographer Louis Johnson, as well as with the legendary Woodie King, Bway, Movie & Television Stars Carol Woods, Ben Vereenand Ruby Dee to name a few.  She is the Executive Producer and co-writer of four On-Stage Musicals:“NightSongz-The New Musical”, “Follow The Star-The Musical”, “Love Songs” and “Brooklyn To Bethlehem.”.Dawn is a cast member of Smokey Joe’s Café and a 2015 Audelco Award Winner for Best Revival in Ain’t Misbehavin’ with Irving Street Repertory Company. She appears in Ain't Misbehaven the musical featuring the songs of  Fats Waller with fellow cast members: Tony Perry, Anita Welch, Ron Lucas, Melvinna Rose.  

Host Deardra Shuler talks with creator, producer and director, Darrin Ross, who will be celebrating the 10th Anniversary of his spectacular show in tribute to Michael Jackson 10 years after his passing.  The Tribute show will be at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, Saturday, May 25 at 8pm. Darrin Ross has been producing and engineering songs since 1984. He worked with Jam On Productions, producing hit songs “Jam On It,” “Push the Button,” “Destination Earth” etc. He later created his own record company with Keith Davis wherein they started a group called The Roots. He worked with Rennie Harris Pure Movement as the Executive Director and co-collaborator, creating music and lighting.  He worked on Rome and Jewels, a hip hop version of Romeo and Juliet resulting in Ross winning a Bessie Award for Sound Design and Composition. Darrin created his current show Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson in 2009, right after Jackson died. Ross searched all over the world to find people that could sing and dance like Michael and worked closely with them to perfect his vision of a one of a kind spectacular tribute show that truly captures the essence of Michael Jackson. Tickets for INVINCIBLE can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 or through online access at www.LehmanCenter.org.  

Deardra Shuler interviews Ruben Studdard, the Grammy nominated R&B, pop and gospel singer.  Born in Frankfurt, Germany while is father was stationed in the US Army. Later moved to Birmingham, Ala., where he grew up singing in the church.  He attended Alabama A&M University on a football scholarship graduating with a degree in music. Studdard’s big break came in 2003, when he was accepted as a contestant on American Idol. In a nod to Luther Vandross, he performed a cover of the song “Superstar”, an R&B hit for Vandross. Ruben’s 2003 debut album, the hip-hop flavored R&B record Soulful, hit #1  on the Billboard charts, has been certified Platinum,  sold over 1.8 million copies, and won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding New Artist .  He is appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 30th, 2019 at 8pm.  For tickets call 718-960-8833.

Host Deardra Shuler tallks with Forever Freestyle 13 singer Cynthia.  CYNTHIA hails from New York City’s Spanish Harlem and started singing at age 16 in a group with Safire. Her first album Cynthia(1989) featured hit singles “Change On Me,” and “Thief of Hearts.” A year later Cynthia II was released which included the hit duet with Johnny O, “Dream Boy/Dream Girl” that reached #53 on the Billboard Hot 100. Performing in Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on March 16, 2019 at 8:00 pm.  She will be joining artists: TKA “Maria”, JUDY TORRES “No Reason To Cry”, GEORGE LAMOND "Bad of the Heart", ROB BASE “It Takes Two”, JOHNNY O “Memories”, CYNTHIA “Change On Me”, NOEL “Silent Morning”, CORO “Where Are You Tonight”, NAYOBE “Please Don’t Go”, STRAFE “Set It Off”, ALY-US “Follow Me”, FASCINATION  “Do You Think Its Time”, TONASIA “Wondering”, and SAMMY ZONE “Running.” For tickets go online at www.LehmanCenter.org,or call the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833.  

Host Deardra Shuler talks to Choir Director Shimmy Jiyane (GEE-ya-NEH), of the SOWETO GOSPEL CHOIR who will be appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, December 9 at 4pm.  The Choir‘s universal message of love, unity, and hope, along with its captivating melodic and harmonic wonder and awe-inspiring performances.  Formed in Soweto, South Africa in 2002 by choir directors David Mulovhedzi and Beverly Bryer, the ensemble comprised of some of South Africa’s greatest singers, blends elements of African gospel, Negro spirituals, reggae, and American pop music. Their first album consists of Voices of Heaven,  Blessed, African Spirit, Live at the Nelson Mandela Theatre, Grace. The Soweto Gospel Choir has also received Grammy Awards for their contributions on “Down to Earth” (2009), the choir’s collaboration with Peter Gabriel for the film Wall-E, and also two Grammy Awards for Christopher Tin’s song “Baba Yetu” (2010).  For tickets call 718-960-8833 or through online access at www.LehmanCenter.org. 

Ésta noche desde Lehman Center . Eddie y Lalo en concierto en vivo.

Deardra Shuler, host of Topically Yours, talks with drummer and entertainer, Sheila E.  Sheila Escovedo, aka Sheila E, is a percussionist, singer, author, actress, and was a protegee of Prince. Born into a musical family in the Bay Area of California, Sheila was influenced by her percussionist father Pete Escovedo, uncles Coke, Alejandro, Mario and Javier Escovedo, and her godfather Tito Puente. In 1977, she joined the George Duke Band as a percussionist and singer, appearing on several of the band’s albums. She also performed with Lionel Ritchie, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross. In 1983 she joined Marvin Gaye’s Midnight Love Tour as one of his percussionists. The following year, Sheila recorded with Prince.  She also wrote and co-produced her critically acclaimed 1984 breakthrough album, The Glamorous Life, which earned her two Grammy Award nominations.  Her album Iconic: Message4America was released in 1987 and features collaborations with Ringo Starr, Freddy Stone and George Clinton. Sheila E appears with Deniece Williams and Tony Toni Tone on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, NY.

Host Deardra Shuler talks with singer-Host Deardra Shuler interviews singer-songwriter Deniece Williams about her upcoming show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, NY, where she will share the stage with Sheila E and Tony! Toni! Tone! on Saturday, Oct 13.  Deneice is a 4-time Grammy award winner who was a back-up vocalist for Stevie Wonder, Minnie Riperton  and Roberta Flack. Her debut album This Is Niecy went platinum, rose to #3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop chart, and spawned the single “Free”, which reached No. 2 on the Black Singles chart, No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100, and No. 1 on the British Singles chart in 1976. In 1978, her duet with Johnny Mathis, “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late” made it to number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Her album Let’s Hear It for the Boy went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

  Deardra Shuler, host of the Topically Yours, interviews GRAMMY, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and multi-platinum producer Fred Hammond, has sold over 15 million albums worldwide, which have included over twelve #1 hits reaching both gold and platinum status.  Some songs “Are You Ready,”  “No Weapon.”  Hammond is considered a Christian music icon.   Hammond is appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, Bronx, NY, as part of the "Festival of Praise, Texture of A Man 2018 Concert" on Sunday, April 29 at 6:00 pm.  The line-up includes  Take 6, Donnie McClurkin, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins and Fred Hammond.  For Tixs call 718-960-8833 or go on line at www.Lehmancenter.org.  Hammond has sold over 15 million albums worldwide which included 12 #1 hits that went gold and  platinum..  

Host Deardra Shuler interviews Claude McKnight of the a cappella sextet TAKE 6.  Other members are, Mark Kibble, Joel Kibble, Dave Thomas, Alvin Chea, and Khristian Dentley) known for their roots in gospel, doo wop, and  American  jazz singing Take 6, released their self-titled first album, Take 6, in 1998 which went Platinum, reaching the top ten in both the Billboard Contemporary Jazz and Contemporary Christian charts, winning them 3 GRAMMY Awards and 3 Dove Awards for their swinging, harmony-rich vocals. They have been honored with ultiple GRAMMY,Dove, Soul Train, and NAACP Image awards and nominations, for 7 consecutive years.  Their 2016 release Believe, reached the top ten for both the gospel and jazz charts.   Take 6 is part of the Festival of Praise concert tour entitled “Texture of a Man” that will appear at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx on Sunday, April 29th at 6pm. This year will mark the fourth year of the FESTIVAL OF PRAISE TOUR. Part of the lineup includes Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, James Fortune, Pastor Charles Jenkins as well as Take 6. This is certain to be an outstanding show so if you love gospel get your tickets by calling the Lehman Center Box office at 718-960-8833or online at www.Lehmancenter.org.  

Las noticias del género, lo que está caliente en la carretera. Te contamos quienes partieron tarima en el famoso Festival de la Calle 8 en Miami. El sonido colombiano llega al Lehman Center de new York. Jerry Rivera, Oscar D' Leon, Victor Manuelle & Farruko los tres estan a punto de estrenar sus respectivos sencillos. Eso y más en los salsa trends con el Chikillo - La Voz Del Genero. Recuerda compartir el episodio.

Host Deardra Shuler talks with Oscar Hernandez, pianist and bandleader of the Spanish Harlem Orchestra. The two-time Grammy Award-winning salsa band, sets the standard for authentic New York style salsa dura. Live or recorded, it doesn’t get any better, and whether at a concert hall or outdoor jazz festival, there is no easing the audience in as the Spanish Harlem Orchestra performs at full force from start to finish. Although the Bronx native was once best known as Rubén Blades’ pianist and musical director, Hernández has also worked with such seminal artists as Ismael Miranda, Ray Barreto, Celia Cruz, and Paul Simon. Spanish Harlem Orchestra’s blend of classic salsa tunes with new material debuted with 2002’s Un Gran Dia En Barrio, which earned the 2003 Latin Billboard Award for Salsa Album of the Year-Best New Group and a Grammy nominee for Best Salsa Album. Their second release, Across 110th Street won the 2005 Grammy Award for Best Salsa/Merengue Album. Next came the Grammy nominated album United We Swing (2007) that featured Paul Simon, and Viva La Tradición with guest artist Issac Delgado that was honored with the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album. Their latest release is the self-titled album Spanish Harlem Orchestra with special guests Chick Corea and Joe Lovano. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra will be appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, located at 250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY on Saturday, October 28th, 2017 at 8pm.  

Max Tucci is an inspirational thinker and speaker and just like his famous culinary family, loves to cook and entertain. He regularly appears online for entertaining, cooking and food segments on eHow.com and About.com. Max is known as a featured Lifestyle Expert on America's Next Top Model. His radio show, Max & Friends on LA Talk Radio, has been on air for over eight years with many prominent guests. He is a correspondent for Eye on South Florida and writes inspirational blogs for Lea Black Inc. Max is also an avid philanthropist and has raised millions of dollars for charities throughout the United States. He is on the Board of Directors for the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts, was awarded the Young Leadership in Philanthropy Award by the American Diabetes Association and has been honored by a number of organizations for his charitable work. He is the author of Oscar's Delmonico: An Historic Epicurean Journey.  Visit https://www.facebook.com/OscarMaxTucci Donate to the America Meditating Radio Show at www.paypal.me/AmericaMeditating Visit www.americameditating.org and like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/americameditating  

Host Deardra Shuler interviews Marshall Charloff, Prince Tribute Artist, as part of the Purple Xperience appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, Saturday, May 20th at 8pm. THE PURPLE XPERIENCE is a tribute band hailing from Minneapolis, Minnesota  created when Doctor (Matt) Fink, Prince’s longtime keyboardist and Revolution band member teamed up with vocalist and front man Marshall Charloff in 2009. The band also consists of Princeologist” Cory Eischen on keys, Tracey Blake on guitars, Ron Long on bass and Ron Caron on drums. The Purple Xperience has been touring around the country since 2011. The Purple Xperience embodies the spirit and sounds of Prince, with Charloff channeling the vocals and movements from the icon himself. Get your tickets by calling the Lehman Center Box Office at 718-960-8833 or go online at www.LehmanCenter.org.   Since the world no longer has Prince, The Purple Xperience is the next best thing in tribute to Prince.

Orquesta Broadway y la Aragón en concierto el 13 de mayo en el Lehman Center de New York.

Host Deardra Shuler interviews NY rapper Grandmaster Melle Mel who with rap artist Rahim, Sugarhill Gang, Rob Base, Sweet G, Grand Puba of Brand Nubian, Black Rob, Mr. Cheeks of Lost Boyz, Keith Murray, Black Sheep, Peter Gunz, Roxanne Shante, Cash Crew, Fonda Rae, Grandmaster Caz, and Spoonie G will perform a HIP HOP CONCERT on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at 8pm in celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Disco Fever at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. "GRANDMASTER MELLE MEL started his rap career with Grandmaster Flash. Originally rapping along with DJ Grandmaster Flash were the 3 MCs (Masters of Ceremonies) MELLE MEL, Kidd Creole and Cowboy. Cowboy is credited with originating the term “Hip Hop” which he used to describe the group’s technique of scat singing rap in a hip hop cadence that mimicked the beat of soldiers marching. When Scorpio and Rahiem were added, the group changed their name to the FURIOUS 5. With the release of their hits “Supperrappin,’” ”Freedom,” (which went gold) and “Birthday Party”  the group became the #1 Rap group in NYC."

Deardra Shuler will talk with Freestyle artists Rob Base and Cynthia Todino about their upcoming Forever Freestyle 11 concert at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx on Saturday, March 4th at 8pm. For tickets call 718-960-8833. They will appear with fellow freestyle artists such as TKA/K7, Judy Torres,  Noel, Coro, Sa-Fire, Corina, Lydia Lee Love, Soave, etc.  Base, a hip-hop rapper from Harlem in New York City, was born in 1967.  His 1988 multi-platinum breakout single “It Takes Two” was recorded withDJ E-Z Rock and uses multiple samples from the James Brown/Lyn Collins song “Think (About It).” As a duo, their second hit song “Joy and Pain” also proved to be a smash the following year. Going solo in 1989, Base released “Turn It Out (Go Base)” which went Gold on the hit dance charts. In 2008, “It Takes Two” was ranked number 37 on VH1’s 100 greatest songs of hip-hop. Dance/freestyle artist Cynthia began her career in 1987, auditioning at MicMac Records. Shortly thereafter, she was signed to a five year contract. In the ensuing period, Cynthia issued a pair of albums -- a self titled debut which featured such singles as "Change on Me," "Endless Night," and "Thief of Hearts," as well as Cynthia II, which spawned the singles "Love Me Tonight," and a duet with Johnny O, "Dream Boy/Dream Girl." 1995 saw the release of The Remixes, which contained reworkings of her best-known tracks.

Host Deardra Shuler talks with TANK, who appears with Troop and El Debarge at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Sat. Nov. 19th at 8pm. His real name is Durrell Babbs, Tank grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Clinton, Maryland. Known as Tank because of his imposing athletic physique. He began singing as a child releasing his debut solo album, Force of Nature, in 2001. It went gold and topped Billboard’s R&B chart featuring the hit singles “Maybe Deserve”  and  “Slowly.” One Man, his successful follow-up album the next year, contained the hits “One Man” and “Let Me Live”. His 3rd release, 2007’s Sex, Love & Pain, earned 2 Grammy nominations and included the hit “Please Don’t Go”. He has also composed, produced and performed songs with Aaliyah, Dave Hollister, Brian McKnight, Jamie Foxx, Donell Jones, Ruben Studdard and Chris Brown. His album Now or Never featured Chris Brown on the tune “Foreplay”, and again on the single “Lonely” on Tank’s #1 2012 album How I Feel. In 2013, along with Tyrese  and Ginuwine under the moniker TGT, he released the album Three Kings, which debuted at #3.  His 6th album, Stronger, rose to the #1 R&B spot in sales. 2016 saw Tank release Sex, Love & Pain II featuring the songs “You Don’t Know”  (with Wale), “Already In Love” (with Shawn Stockman) and “#BDAY” (with Chris Brown and Siya). For tickets call 718-960-8833 or online at www.lehmancenter.org

Host Deardra Shuler interviews EL DEBARGE, known for his unique high tenor register and signature falsetto. The singer will be appearing with Troop and Tank at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx on Nov. 19th at 8pm.   El Debarge is a singer, songwriter, keyboardist and producer that grew up in a large family in Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. His first professional recording was as a background vocalist on the 1979 hit “I Call Your Name”, recorded by his older brothers Bobby and Tommy DeBarge’s band Switch.  He and his brothers were signed to Motown in 1980.  Their album All This Love (1982) went gold with the hits “I Like It” and “All This Love”. Their second gold album, In A Special Way, featured “Time Will Reveal” and “Love Me in a Special Way”. The group’s 1985 release, Rhythm of the Night, became their best selling album yet.. El DeBarge produces, arranges and co-write songs. He had a massive hit with the song “Who’s Johnny.”   El DeBarge was honored with three Grammy nominations for his 2010 album  Second Chance. For tickets call 718-960-8833 or go online at www.lehmancenter.org As listeners heard El Debarge did not show up for the interview after confirming. Left me with dead air.  His mgmt said he wanted to do it, so I set it up again. again a no show.  So that is it, folks.  I tried to get this interview but seems his management cannot deliver it.

Deardra Shuler talks with R&B soul man and Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Kenny Lattimore known for “Love Me Back" an engaging mix of ballads and mid-tempos includes “Find a Way,” the powerful “Heart Stops” and the smoky, sensuous “Nothing Like You.” The latter song features the sparkling vocals of Grammy Award winner Lalah Hathaway. His signature song”  “For You” became an instant top 10 hit.  A Washington, D.C. native, Lattimore was raised on gospel music and such R&B/pop icons as Chaka Khan, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder. His freshman year at Howard University gave way to Lattimore becoming the lead singer for R&B group Maniquin. He signed to Epic, where Kenny and the group released the single “I Wanna Ride,” produced by the Gap Band’s Charlie Wilson.  Lattimore’s body of work includes his critically acclaimed sophomore album From the Soul of a Man and two top-10 charting duet albums with singer Chanté Moore: Things That Lovers Do and the gospel/R&B double-CD Uncovered/Covered. Lattimore’s last solo project was the 2008 covers album Timeless. Lattimore will be performing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday March 26 at 8pm with Jon B and Dru Hill.  For tickets call 718-960-8833.

Deardra Shuler, the host of Topically Yours, will talk with Tamir “Nokio” Ruffin, Mark “SisQó” Andrews, Larry “Jazz” Anthony and Antwuan “Tao” Simpson of the musical group DRU HILL.  Dru Hill will be appearing at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx on Sat. March 26th at 8pm. SISQO is the dynamic frontman and founding member of the soon-to-be Hall of Fame foursome. Sisqo gives the group its edge and soulful flavor. TAO, the soprano stands out as an exceptional vocalist and who since joining the Dru Hill family in 2008, has helped the group rise to new levels of greatness. JAZZ is the tenor, original member and anchoring vocalist is the smooth yet sophisticated voice that put a gentle touch on Dru Hill hits like "Tell Me," "Never Make a Promise," and more. NOKIO is the founder and in-house producer for the group and who has given Dru Hill its mass appeal and staying power for over two decades. Known for songs like Unleash the Dragon (#2 spot on both the pop and R&B album charts and went five times platinum). The album contained the smash pop hits “Got to Get It” (#12 R&B), “Thong Song” (#3 pop, #1 R&B ), “I Should Be…”, “I Love You” and “No Doubt”. Dru Hill is currently touring in celebration of Dru Hill’s 20th anniversary and are working on a new album that is scheduled to be released later this year.

Freestyle at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 5th.  Deardra Shuler hosts Topically Yours featuring her guest K7 of TKA.  The group's first single was "One Way Love", a major hit in the Latin club communities of New York and Miami, which was followed by "Come Get My Love". An album was then recorded, titled Scars of Love, which included the first two singles. The title track was then released as a single, followed by "Tears May Fall," "X-Ray Vision," and "Don't Be Afraid".  Other songs: You Are The One, Louder Than Love and I Won't Give Up On You."  From Spanish Harlem, K7 is a songwriter, performer and prodigy.

Host Deardra Shuler talks with JW Lance (a.k.a. Joe Lance Williams) of the COASTERS, an R&B group originally formed in 1955 in Los Angeles, California.  The Coasters occupy a special niche in the music world.  With ten Top 40 hits like “Young Blood,”  “Along Came Jones,” “Poison Ivy,” “Charley Brown” and “Yakety Yak,” they were called “the clown princes of rock and roll” and were the first group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. The Coasters’ current line-up were all hand-picked by the group’s original lead singer Carl Gardner before his death in 2011 and are managed by Veta Gardner, Carl’s wife. In November 2015, The Coasters released their latest album: Christmas with the Coasters.    The Coasters will appear at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, January 30 at 8pm.  They will be appearing with The Drifters, The Platters, Shirley Aston Reeves, The Chiffons and Good Vibration.

Host Deardra Shuler talks with bassist Carlos Henriquez who w/special guest Bobby Allende and Marc Quinones open Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynthon Marsalis (JALC) 2015-16 season entitled Carlos Henriquez Back In the Bronx premiering on Saturday, 9/12 at 8:00 p.m. at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx. Henriquez debuts his new compositions and arrangements by the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis premiering selections from The Bronx Pyramid CD to be released 9/18. The Bronx-born, Nuyorican bassist is one of the truly bilingual musicians equally virtuosic with the language of jazz and the Afro-Latin tradition. At age 14, he performed at People’s Park with Latin jazz greats like Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, and Celia Cruz. A music director for countless performances, Henriquez presents music that shows the breadth of his technical and stylistic dexterity, wherein his compositions and most notable arrangements will be front and center.  Themed ‘Jazz and American Song’, (JALC)’s 28th season celebrates the music of the stage and silver screen and uplifts jazz’s emerging voices through an impressive array of more than 80 concerts and programs, anchored by the exceptional Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. Tickets can be purchased through jazz.org 24 hours a day or via CenterCharge at 212-721-6500,or at the JALC Box Office, located on Broadway at 60th Street, ground floor. 

Deardra Shuler hosts her show Topically Yours featuring guests Tony Toni Tone, best known for their songs Anniversary and It Never Rains in Southern California. On the 2nd-half of the show is Mint Condition known for their songs What Kind of Man Would I Be and Breakin My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes). Band members are Ricky Kinchen, Stokley Williams, and Larry Waddell. R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! is comprised of Dwayne Wiggins on lead vocals and guitar, his brother Raphael Saadiq (born Charles Ray Wiggins) on lead vocals and bass, and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley on drums and keyboards. Other members were Elijah Baker, Carl Wheeler, Randall Wiggins, and Amar Khalil, who is the current lead singer of the group, and Antron Haile.  Both groups will appear at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 30th at 8pm.

Host Deardra Shuler interviews hip hop artist Kurtis Blow. Mr. Blow is the first commercially successful hip hop artist to be signed to a major record label.  His hit single THE BREAKS from his 1980 debut album was the first certified gold record rap song.  Throughout his career Mr. Blow has released over 15 albums and is currently an ordained minister.  As a producer, Kurtis Blow was behind the hits of artists like The Fat Boys, Run DMC, Full Force, Russell Simmons and Wyclef Jean.  On Saturday, May 9th, Mr. Blow will be participating in a concert at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts.   The event celebrates the 38th Anniversary of the legendary Bronx nightclub Disco Fever and will be a show night of OLD SCHOOL HIP HOP as part of this  Fever Re-Union Throw-Back Concert.  Alongside Kurtis Blow will be other hip hop artists such as Rob Base, the Sugarhill Gang, Biz Markie, Grandmaster Melle Mel & Scorpio of the Furious Five, et al. For tickets call the Lehman Center Box Office at 718-960-8833 or go online at www.LehmanCenter.org.

Deardra Shuler interviews Judy Torres, aka the Queen of Freesytle, regarding her upcoming Freestyle Forever  Show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, NY, on Saturday, March 7th at 8:00 pm.  The concert features TKA/K7, George Lamond, Cover Girls, Noel, Lisette Melendez, Sugar Hill Gang, Rob Base, Soave, Coro and Nocerra. Torres's hits are No Reason to Cry, Come Into My Arms, I Love You for All Seasons. Faithfully, and Stay.  Faithfully peaked at #1.  

Deardra Shuler interviews Tony Testa of The Duprees who will be performing as part of a Doo Wop show at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts in the Bronx, NY. on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at 8:00 pm.  Other groups featured to appear with the Duprees are The Platters, The Belmonts, Barbara Harris & The Toys, Larry Chance & The Earls and Ragdoll. The Duprees were formed in the early 1960’s in Jersey City, NJ by five William L. Dickinson High School students. They were discovered by big band leader George Paxton who combined their smooth doo-wop vocal harmonies with a big band backing on their first single, a cover of Jo Stafford’s “You Belong To Me”, which was an instant top-ten hit and million-seller. Thus the sound of the Duprees was born and hits in the same format kept coming throughout the 1960s including “My Own True Love,” “Take Me As I Am,” “Why Don't You Believe Me,” “Have You Heard,” “Love Eyes,” “It Isn't Fair” and “Let Them Talk.” Over the years, various members of the band have come and gone, but their unique mixture of doo-wop vocals with big band arrangements has remained. Along with Tony Testa, Jimmy Spinelli, Tommy Petillo, and Phil Granito make up the rest of the current group. Original member Michael Kelly left the group in 2012.  The other 3 original members, Joe Santollo, Joey (Canzano) Vann and Michael J Arnone passed. In 2006, the original Duprees were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Lehman Center for the Performing Arts is located on the Lehman College campus, located at 250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Lehman Center box office at 718-960-8833 or online at www.LehmanCenter.org.