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What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander

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What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander is the crossroads where culture, lifestyle and community meet. Legendary New York radio/TV personality, G. Keith Alexander will tap into the who’s who in entertainment, empowerment and health and wellness to bring you exciting and unparalleled content. The G. Keith Alexander brand is that of an authentic New York City icon built on over thirty years of radio and television broadcasting excellence. His brand of coolness has come to represent to millions of fans, on-air fun, great music and engaging entertainment experiences. Tune in live every Friday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

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What’s Hot! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander is the crossroads where culture, lifestyle and community meet. Legendary New York radio/TV personality, G. Keith Alexander will tap into the who’s who in entertainment, empowerment and health and wellness to bring you exciting and unparalleled content. The G. Keith Alexander brand is that of an authentic New York City icon built on over thirty years of radio and television broadcasting excellence. His brand of coolness has come to represent to millions of fans, on-air fun, great music and engaging entertainment experiences. Tune in live every Friday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

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English


Episodes

Encore Broadway Songtress, Aisha Jackson Wows as Anna in Frozen!

3/15/2024
In today's encore presentation for Women's History Month on WHAT'S HOT! HARLEMAMERICA WITH G. KEITH ALEXANDER, we spotlight Aisha Jackson, a trailblazer who has not only graced the Broadway stage but also shattered ceilings for future generations. Aisha's journey through the arts has seen her perform in the Off-Broadway cast of Invisible Thread and originate roles in the Broadway productions of Waitress and Frozen. It was in Frozen where Aisha made history, becoming the first Black woman to play the role of Anna on Broadway—a landmark moment that inspired countless young Black girls to see themselves as princesses too. Aisha's commitment to diversity and inclusion shone brightly as she took on the role of Snow White in the world premiere of the Britney Spears musical, Once Upon A One More Time. Her dedication to breaking barriers and ensuring that Black women have a prominent place in the narrative of performing arts is unwavering. Aisha believes deeply in the power of representation and the necessity of creating spaces where Black women can lead and shine. In her own words, I had the joy to standby for the role of Anna in 'Frozen,' carrying the beautiful responsibility of showing my little chocolate drops that they too can be princesses. Making history as the first Black woman to play the role on Broadway was a monumental moment for me. Most recently, embodying Snow White in 'Once Upon A One More Time' has been a thrilling adventure. My utmost desire is to keep breaking down barriers and continue paving the way for Black women to lead and shine bright. Because we deserve it, and representation truly matters. Join us as we celebrate Aisha Jackson's remarkable achievements and her unwavering dedication to paving the way for future generations in the arts.

Duration:01:00:00

Finance and Philanthropy: The Janice Williams Story

3/8/2024
Janice Williams co-founded The Williams Capital Group L.P. in 1994, establishing it as a powerhouse in investment banking and a leading underwriter of U.S. investment-grade corporate debt. Alongside her husband, she navigated the firm through decades of success, culminating in a groundbreaking merger in 2019 with Siebert Williams Shank & Co. LLC, creating a top minority women-owned business in finance. Starting her career at Shearson Lehman Brothers, Janice's rise to Vice President at Drexel Burnham Lambert highlighted her significant impact on Wall Street. Her commitment extended beyond finance, earning accolades for her civic and not-for-profit work, including a prestigious vice-chair position on the National Advisory Council on Minority Business Enterprises. Janice Williams' journey from ambitious financier to influential community leader underscores her legacy as a trailblazer for diversity and empowerment in the financial industry.

Duration:01:00:00

Behind The Music: Lead singer Gerald Alston & the Manhattans

3/1/2024
On the upcoming episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we have the honor of featuring Gerald Alston, the iconic lead singer of The Manhattans. Alston, who stepped into the spotlight in the early '70s, significantly contributed to the group's success with chart-topping hits that resonated deeply with fans of R&B and soul music. His journey from joining The Manhattans, through his rise to stardom, and onto a fruitful solo career, showcases a remarkable trajectory filled with memorable songs and performances. Alston's voice, characterized by its warmth and depth, played a crucial role in defining the sound of The Manhattans, earning them critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. As he transitioned into his solo career, Alston continued to captivate audiences with his musical talent, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. This episode promises an in-depth look at Alston's legacy, his contributions to music, and the stories behind the songs that have become timeless classics. Join G. Keith for an intimate conversation with Gerald Alston, exploring the highs and lows of his extraordinary career in music.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Hisham Tawfiq - DEMBE of NBC'S The BLACKLIST is WHAT'S HOT!

2/23/2024
Hisham Tawfiq is a prominent American actor, particularly acclaimed for portraying the beloved character of Dembe Zuma in NBC's hit series The Blacklist. Dembe Zuma is a key member of the show's security detail turned FBI agent and shares an intimate and trusting relationship with the lead character, Raymond Red Reddington.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Hisham Tawfiq - DEMBE of NBC'S The BLACKLIST is WHAT'S HOT!

2/23/2024
Hisham Tawfiq is a prominent American actor, particularly acclaimed for portraying the beloved character of Dembe Zuma in NBC's hit series The Blacklist. Dembe Zuma is a key member of the show's security detail turned FBI agent and shares an intimate and trusting relationship with the lead character, Raymond Red Reddington.

Duration:01:00:00

The Kara Young Effect: Broadway & Beyond

2/16/2024
On WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we're turning up the heat with the sensational Kara Young, fresh off her electrifying run in Purlie Victorious on Broadway! Join us as Kara dives into her journey from making a smashing Broadway debut in Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s, to capturing hearts and critical acclaim with not one, but two Tony and Drama Desk nominations. We'll explore her award-winning performances, from the Obie Award-winning portrayal in Twelfth Night to her latest triumph on the stage. Plus, get the inside scoop on Kara's transition to the screen, including her upcoming role in the buzzed-about Amazon series, I’m a Virgo, and her memorable performances in HBO Max’s The Staircase and Netflix's The Punisher. Don’t miss this exclusive chat with one of Broadway’s brightest stars, only on WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. It's an episode brimming with inspiration, insight, and a peek into the future of a rising star. Tune in, and feel the heat of the spotlight with Kara Young!

Duration:01:00:00

The Kara Young Effect: Broadway & Beyond

2/16/2024
On WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we're turning up the heat with the sensational Kara Young, fresh off her electrifying run in Purlie Victorious on Broadway! Join us as Kara dives into her journey from making a smashing Broadway debut in Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s, to capturing hearts and critical acclaim with not one, but two Tony and Drama Desk nominations. We'll explore her award-winning performances, from the Obie Award-winning portrayal in Twelfth Night to her latest triumph on the stage. Plus, get the inside scoop on Kara's transition to the screen, including her upcoming role in the buzzed-about Amazon series, I’m a Virgo, and her memorable performances in HBO Max’s The Staircase and Netflix's The Punisher. Don’t miss this exclusive chat with one of Broadway’s brightest stars, only on WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander. It's an episode brimming with inspiration, insight, and a peek into the future of a rising star. Tune in, and feel the heat of the spotlight with Kara Young!

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Nationally Syndicated Radio Star of “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” joins G. Keith Alexander

2/9/2024
It's his voice, that unmistakable deep, rich sound. With a vocal tone and smooth delivery that could melt glaciers, Lenny Green was destined for stardom. The host of the syndicated radio show “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” Lenny makes his home at the show's flagship station, the highly-rated New York Tri-state area radio station WBLS/107.5-FM. Lenny Green is the undisputed master of creating a relaxed, romantic atmosphere for his listeners. G. Keith Alexander is the crossroads where culture, lifestyle, and community meet. Legendary New York radio/TV personality, G. Keith Alexander will tap into the who’s who in entertainment, empowerment, and health & wellness to bring you exciting and unparalleled content. The G. Keith Alexander brand is that of an authentic New York City icon built on over thirty years of radio and television broadcasting excellence. His brand of coolness has come to represent to millions of fans, on-air fun, great music, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Nationally Syndicated Radio Star of “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” joins G. Keith Alexander

2/9/2024
It's his voice, that unmistakable deep, rich sound. With a vocal tone and smooth delivery that could melt glaciers, Lenny Green was destined for stardom. The host of the syndicated radio show “The Quiet Storm with Lenny Green,” Lenny makes his home at the show's flagship station, the highly-rated New York Tri-state area radio station WBLS/107.5-FM. Lenny Green is the undisputed master of creating a relaxed, romantic atmosphere for his listeners. G. Keith Alexander is the crossroads where culture, lifestyle, and community meet. Legendary New York radio/TV personality, G. Keith Alexander will tap into the who’s who in entertainment, empowerment, and health & wellness to bring you exciting and unparalleled content. The G. Keith Alexander brand is that of an authentic New York City icon built on over thirty years of radio and television broadcasting excellence. His brand of coolness has come to represent to millions of fans, on-air fun, great music, and engaging entertainment experiences.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore CP Lacey The Executioner from Showtime at the Apollo

2/2/2024
Get ready for an electrifying encore presentation of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with your host, the iconic G. Keith Alexander. This time, we're shining the spotlight on the multi-talented C.P. Lacey, a virtuoso of the entertainment world known for his SPIRITED performances. With over three decades dazzling audiences across the globe, Lacey's unparalleled ability to sing, dance, do comedy, and impersonate a constellation of celebrities from Kanye West to Michael Jackson, ensures a show you won't forget. Join us at the crossroads of culture, lifestyle, and community where G. Keith taps into the pulse of Entertainment, Empowerment, and Health & Wellness. Don't miss this exciting journey with a true New York City legend. Tune in to WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica and experience the magic of C.P. Lacey, only with G. Keith Alexander.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore CP Lacey The Executioner from Showtime at the Apollo

2/2/2024
Get ready for an electrifying encore presentation of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with your host, the iconic G. Keith Alexander. This time, we're shining the spotlight on the multi-talented C.P. Lacey, a virtuoso of the entertainment world known for his SPIRITED performances. With over three decades dazzling audiences across the globe, Lacey's unparalleled ability to sing, dance, do comedy, and impersonate a constellation of celebrities from Kanye West to Michael Jackson, ensures a show you won't forget. Join us at the crossroads of culture, lifestyle, and community where G. Keith taps into the pulse of Entertainment, Empowerment, and Health & Wellness. Don't miss this exciting journey with a true New York City legend. Tune in to WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica and experience the magic of C.P. Lacey, only with G. Keith Alexander.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Actor, director, playwright, Regina Taylor from The First Lady

1/26/2024
Taylor chats about being in pre-production on a film entitled Justified which also stars Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis, who received critical acclaim playing the Venus sister's mom in King Richard. Regina and G. Keith discuss her critically acclaimed portrayal as Marion Shields Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, on the Showtime series The First Lady. Taylor can also be seen on the CBS series Blue Bloods playing NYPD Captain Terrell.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Actor, director, playwright, Regina Taylor from The First Lady

1/26/2024
Taylor chats about being in pre-production on a film entitled Justified which also stars Academy Award and Golden Globe Award-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis, who received critical acclaim playing the Venus sister's mom in King Richard. Regina and G. Keith discuss her critically acclaimed portrayal as Marion Shields Robinson, the mother of former First Lady Michelle Obama, on the Showtime series The First Lady. Taylor can also be seen on the CBS series Blue Bloods playing NYPD Captain Terrell.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Broadway & TV Star Brenda Braxton And Her Shenanigans

1/19/2024
Brenda talks about years of stability, losing everything: My home, marriage, and business - without a regular paycheck to keep me afloat! The cherry on the cake? Finding out that no one in Hollywood wanted someone her age for their projects either. Everything can change so quickly but this 'Now What?' moment became an opportunity for her to start anew with a different perspective - giving women like herself (and beyond) an even louder voice than before!?

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Broadway & TV Star Brenda Braxton And Her Shenanigans

1/19/2024
Brenda talks about years of stability, losing everything: My home, marriage, and business - without a regular paycheck to keep me afloat! The cherry on the cake? Finding out that no one in Hollywood wanted someone her age for their projects either. Everything can change so quickly but this 'Now What?' moment became an opportunity for her to start anew with a different perspective - giving women like herself (and beyond) an even louder voice than before!?

Duration:01:00:00

Encore: Legendary Gloria Gaynor on WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica w/G. Keith

1/12/2024
With the world facing immense tragedies and challenges in 2020 due to Covid19, Gloria Gaynor helped usher in 2021 by singing her global anthem, “I Will Survive,” in New York City’s Times Square, honoring first responders and essential &frontline workers. Her performance was streamed around the world by the Times Square Alliance to a global audience of millions.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore: Legendary Gloria Gaynor on WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica w/G. Keith

1/12/2024
With the world facing immense tragedies and challenges in 2020 due to Covid19, Gloria Gaynor helped usher in 2021 by singing her global anthem, “I Will Survive,” in New York City’s Times Square, honoring first responders and essential &frontline workers. Her performance was streamed around the world by the Times Square Alliance to a global audience of millions.

Duration:01:00:00

The Apollo's Visionary: A Conversation with Kamilah Forbes

1/5/2024
In this episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we spotlight Kamilah Forbes, the dynamic Executive Producer of the Apollo Theater. Delving into her journey from hip-hop theater to leading the Apollo, Forbes shares insights on her renowned projects like Between the World and Me. This episode offers a unique look at how she's shaping the future of arts and culture at one of the most iconic theaters in the world.

Duration:01:00:00

The Apollo's Visionary: A Conversation with Kamilah Forbes

1/5/2024
In this episode of WHAT'S HOT! HarlemAmerica with G. Keith Alexander, we spotlight Kamilah Forbes, the dynamic Executive Producer of the Apollo Theater. Delving into her journey from hip-hop theater to leading the Apollo, Forbes shares insights on her renowned projects like Between the World and Me. This episode offers a unique look at how she's shaping the future of arts and culture at one of the most iconic theaters in the world.

Duration:01:00:00

Encore Music-Legend Dionne Warwick is WHAT'S HOT! with G. Keith

12/29/2023
In one of the most extraordinary examples of staying power the music industry has ever known, five-time Grammy Award-winning music legend, Dionne Warwick continues to regale audiences internationally. From the early 1960s on, her iconic sound set the bar in American pop music by earning more than 60 charted hit songs and selling over 100 million records. She has done more than entertain the world; as a humanitarian, she has advocated for global well-being through such efforts as AIDS awareness, The Starlight Foundation, children's hospitals, and music education. The G. Keith Alexander brand is that of an authentic New York City icon built on over thirty years of radio and television broadcasting excellence. His brand of coolness has come to represent to millions of fans, on-air fun, great music, and engaging entertainment experiences. Tune in live every Friday at 10 AM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Variety Channel.

Duration:01:00:00