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Where Are They Now??-  MC Sha-rock of the Funky 4+1

Back in the 70's, MC Sha-rock-  the lady member of the Funky 4+1- rocked at Kool Herc's parties in the Bronx .  She is recognized by the Pioneers of Hip Hop as the first female MC.  See what this Bronx native is up to now.

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Gerald Levert:  His Passing Should be a Wakeup Call

Gerald Levert:  His Passing Should Be a Wakeup Call

Gerald Levert, one of our generation's best soul singers passed away from a heart attack at the age of forty.  We wonder whether he would still be with us if he maintained a healthy diet and exercise program.

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Growing Up in the 80's

Back in the Day: Growing up in the 80's (Part II)

Urban Archives' President, Lamont Barnes reflects on some of his memories growing up in the 70's and 80's.

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Joi Aikens: Old School Junkie

Old School Junkie Spotlight- Joi Aikens

Cross Colour jeans and sour apple Now & Laters are some of the memories that this personal chef shares from back in the day.   

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Dear Hip Hop Hood Games

Political Rap is Dead.

A journal for Hip Hop, who has been in a coma since 1996.

Ribbing

The age old game of cracking jokes is still alive in the Hood.

 

 

This Week's Old School Events (Mon. 11/27 -  Sun. 12/3)

City Old School Event(s)
New York

Redman, Keith Murray, Raekwon in concert at B.B. King's Tues, 11/28 Jody Watley in Concert - Fri., 12/1

Dallas Mark Curry Comedy Show at the Addison Improv- Thurs, 11/30
Houston Ziggy Marley in Concert at The Warehouse- Thurs., 11/30 

Upcoming Old School Events

City Old School Event(s)
New York

James Brown New Year's Eve Concert- Sun., 12/31
 

Atlanta

Updated soon 
 

Chicago Bruce Bruce Comedy Show- Fri., 12/16
Dallas Aretha Franklin Live in Concert - Thurs., 12/7
Al Green and Etta James in Concert- Wed., 12/27
The Temptations and Four Tops in Concert- Sat., 12/30

Click here to view our comprehensive list of Old School concerts, clubs, comedy shows, plays, and other events.  If your location is not listed in our categories list, choose the major city nearest yours . Be sure to check our site periodically, as we add new events daily.

 Feel free to add any profit, non-profit, and community events to our calendar.  The events do not have to be hosted by Old School artists, but must interest our Old School audience.  If your city, state, or country is not listed, and it is not near any of the categories listed, e-mail us the event information and we will add  a new category. 

Though we make every effort to ensure that all events listed are accurate, we are neither responsible nor should be held liable for any inaccurate event information posted on this site.

 

New Releases By Old School Artists

  • Ghostface Killah-  "Fishscale"

  • Method Man "4:21... The Day After"

  • The Roots-  "Game Theory"

  • Lionel Richie- "Coming Home"

  • Ice Cube- "Laugh Now, Cry Later"

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