From the early days of jazz by means of many years of R&B and hip-hop to at this time, The Apollo Theater has been — and continues to be — the mecca of Black tradition. Now, SiriusXM is spotlighting the music and artists which have graced the stage and been influenced by the legendary group when The Apollo Theater Channel airs beginning February 14 for 2 weeks on Channel 104 and for 30 days on the SXM App.
The Apollo Theater Channel options SiriusXM Apollo reveals (together with Alicia Keys and H.E.R), those that’ve been impressed by The Apollo, and traditional performances from the long-lasting Apollo stage. You’ll hear songs by James Brown, Mary J. Blige, Stevie Marvel, Lauryn Hill, Marvin Gaye, Jazmine Sullivan, Keith Sweat, H.E.R., Ray Charles, D’Angelo, and lots of extra.
Additionally, the channel will embody traditional R&B and hip-hop performances from the long-lasting Showtime At The Apollo TV sequence. You’ll hear performances by Mary J. Blige, Patti LaBelle, LL COOL J, The Temptations, Puff Daddy, TLC, Queen Latifah, Boyz II Males, Toni Braxton, OutKast, and Aaliyah.
For extra data on the Apollo, together with tickets and occasions, go to www.apollotheater.org.
Black Historical past Month on SiriusXM
All through February, SiriusXM listeners will discover a assortment of limited-run channels and particular occasions that highlight the artists and different influential figures who’ve reworked Black communities and formed society, artwork, and extra.
Along with The Apollo Theater Channel, different Black Historical past Month channels embody The Whitney Channel, Infamous Radio, and Black Music Without end.
SiriusXM’s present music channels may also embody a wide range of content material celebrating Black artists. Black athletes and leaders will probably be honored by means of a wide range of particular rebroadcasts throughout SiriusXM’s sports activities channels. SiriusXM’s comedy programming will check out among the greatest names in standup, previous and current, celebrating Black excellence in comedy, and SiriusXM may also highlight particular speak programming to amplify Black voices in politics, well being, and enterprise.
Study extra about Black Historical past Month on SiriusXM.