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The East Coast’s Hitsville: NY’s Doo-Wop Scene
For as much attention as Motown gets, the East Coast had its own "Hitsville," namely New York City's vibrant doo-wop scene.
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John Lennon’s New York Activist Era
When John Lennon and Yoko Ono decamped for New York City, they dove into the arts and activist scene with a vengeance.
Some Time in New York City and POEM: 50 Years Later
John Lennon wanted something different from his Beatle days. This interview with a member of Elephant's Memory shows how that came together.
“Martha: A Picture Story” – She Documented Street Art
Photojournalist Martha Cooper helped share the graffiti art of 70s/80s New York with the world. A new doc highlights her journey.
The Invisible New York Session Players
The Wrecking Crew. The Funk Brothers. These session player groups made names for themselves outside of New York, but NYC had its own players and sound.