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The Hughes House in Harlem |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 16 May 2007 |
The Hughes House in Harlem 20 E. 127th St. (Between 5th & Madison) New York, NY 10035 212 222-5394
 Langston Hughes The Hughes House parlor, located in the land-marked brownstone of poet Langston Hughes is one of Harlem's newest and most intimate music venues. Established by producer/peformers Shon Chance Miller and Marc Cary along with the Motema Music label, led by Jana Herzen. The venuefeatures fine acoustics and a fabulous Fazioli Grand Piano. Performances at the Hughes House include a regular Thursday night spoken word/open mic Hosted by La Bruja, Sunday Jazz & Afternoon tea plus various musical and theatrical performances which often include talent from the Motema roster which includes guitarist, Roni Ben-Hur; pianists Lynne Arriale and Marc Cary, bassist Rufus Reid, The Kit McClure Band and percussionists Babatunde Lea & Bujo Kevin Jones.
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