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Vy Higginsen: Pioneer, Producer, Publisher, Philanthropist All about Mama Foundation CEO and Executive Director Vy Higginsen. Gospel for Teens on MySpace Music Join us on MySpace Music and help celebrate Vy Higginsen's wonderful program, Gospel for Teens, and all our dedicated young singers and talented musicians. We have the music, the videos, the photographs and lots of excitement, all we need is you! Gospel for Teens News This blog has the latest Gospel for Teens news and clips. View a variety of exciting music performances from the Gospel for Teens Program on YouTube. Vy Higginsen Television Concert movies, videos, music and interviews with Mama Foundation CEO and Executive Director Vy Higginsen.
'Gospel For Teens' Teaches Lesson on Power of Voice This WNBC article includes a video: "A new class called Gospel for Teens is drawing dozens of youngsters to 126th Street every Saturday. Its lesson is the power of the human voice."
Vy Higginsen's Profile on History Makers Website An informal profile of Vy Higginsen. Vy Higginsen's Profile on Internet Broadway Database Awards and nominations for the production of the August Wilson play, Joe Turner's Come and Gone. Vy Higginsen Collection (SC 28) 60 Minutes: Reconstructing The Family Tree "Vy Higginsen is the founder and director of the Mama Foundation for the Arts in Harlem. She believes it's crucial for African-Americans to know and celebrate their heritage. But for most of her life, she knew virtually nothing about her own." At a Harlem Reunion, a Rancher From Missouri Meets His 'DNA Cousins' "A rollicking gospel choir was shaking the floor of a Harlem brownstone when Vy Higginsen told the crowd around the soul food buffet to hush. The new cousin had arrived." Tonya Bolden Vy Higginsen's coauthor, the award-winning writer Tonya Bolden, writes about working with Ms. Higginsen on their collaborative novelization of Mama, I Want to Sing. Web page features an online excerpt from the book. This is My Song: A Collection of Gospel Music for the Family This Amazon.com page on Vy Higginson's book (with illustrations by Brenda Joysmith) features journal and reader reviews. This Is My Song is also available new in Mama's online store. Amazon.com page on Vy Higginson's (with Tonya Bolden) novelization of the play features journal and reader reviews. Mama, I Want to Sing is also available new in Mama's online store.
The Golden Bond: Mothers & Daughters This article from Ebony in May of 2000, features interviews with Vy Higginsen and her then-teenaged daughter Knoelle Higginson. Knoelle Higginson records with Diana Ross.
Think on Your Feet: The Art of Thinking and Speaking under Pressure Amazon.com page on Ken Wydro's book features journal and reader reviews. Used and new copies are available here. Think On Your Feet: The Art of Thinking and Speaking Under Pressure ExecutiveBooks.com's says: "Think On Your Feet is one of the best books available on interpersonal and intrapersonal communications. It gives one the guidelines to mastery of thought that bring about desired behavioral changes. It focuses on the skill of public speaking. Toastmasters International offers this book to its membership. It is also used as a textbook for Interpersonal Communication courses at colleges." New copies available on this site. Ken Wydro's Profile on Internet Broadway Database Awards and nominations for the production of the August Wilson play, Joe Turner's Come and Gone.
Gospel for Teens Choir performance on February 24, 2007 at the Museum of the City of New York. Gospel for Teens Choir performance at the American Museum of Natural History for the program, Kwanzaa Spirit 2006.
Mama, I Want to Sing: The Feature Film Ciara, Patti LaBelle and Lynn Whitfield will star in CodeBlack Entertainment's "Mama, I Want to Sing!," the feature adaptation of the Off-Broadway gospel musical. This documentary film on insights and reflections of Black women directors features an interview with Vy Higginsen. This is the feature-length award-winning original version of Double Dutch Divas. Includes an interview with Vy Higginsen. Timescapes is the new orientation film for the Museum of the City of New York. It features the voice of Vy Higginsen. Photo credits: top banner, G.N. Miller |
Two Gospel Music Living Legends to Provide Opportunities for Teenage Artists through Gospel Music In an effort to share their vast wealth of experiences and to enlighten teenagers about the importance of gospel music as an art form, writer/producer Vy Higginsen and gospel legend Dr. Cissy Houston will come together to participate in The Gospel for Teens arts education program.
Doris Troy: The Homepage of U.S. Soul Music Legend Doris Troy Designed, hosted and maintained by fellow musician Simon Bell. A brief biography on the free Internet encyclopedia. Visitors can contribute. 2004 reissue of her long out of print solo album for Apple, originally released in the early 70's. Amazon.com page features reader reviews. Wanting to Sing: The Legacy of Doris Troy This March 21, 2005 feature article from David Hinckley's Daily News column, Big Town Songbook, requires payment to view. The link is to a free preview. A tribute page on www.soulmusic.com by music writer David Nathan. "The impact of Ms. Troy's rich voice in pop and soul circles far outweighed her chart success." A selection of Doris Troy's albums and guest appearances with individual tracks listed. Biography, discography, AOL radio and web links. Play a selection of tracks online. Comprehensive page on www.soulwalking.co.uk with biography, links, discography and photos. Comprehensive page on www.vh1.com with biography, links, discography and Internet radio links.
Love Arrives in 'Mama, I Want to Sing' Sequel From the 1990 New York Times review of Mama I Want to Sing, Part II: "the show reaches an emotional temperature that one rarely finds on the musical stage." (Access to The New York Times archives requires registration.) From the 1984 New York Times feature story on Mama I Want to Sing: "musically, it is an invigorating production that features fine choral singing by a gospel group called the Reach Ensemble." (Access to The New York Times archives requires registration.) From the 1985 Time review of Mama, I Want to Sing: "This feel-good musical should keep running too, as long as anyone's soul wants to sing." Voices Revel in the Joys of Singing From the 1996 The New York Times Review of Born to Sing: "the show is spunky, jubilant and, ultimately, uplifting." (Access to The New York Times archives requires registration.)
Bridges Web Services maintains this comprehensive nationwide list of Black Theater companies.
Vision Carriers Minister and artist Deborah Singletary offers a unique experience on her site devoted to both her ministerial offerings and her artwork. Images & Illuminations: Images & Illuminations is a design studio offering solutions for print and web and focusing on the needs of publishers, theaters, galleries, museums and non-profits. Tia Imani Hanna: Jazz Violin & Vocals Jazz composer, violinist, vocalist Tia Imani Hanna presents inventive and spirited world-groove music and has an impressive combination of vocal and instrumental skills. Lindamichellebaron's World of Rhythm and Rhyme Visit Dr. Lindamichellebaron and her World of Rhythm and Rhyme, and discover the joy of poetry, storytelling, language and achievement. Black People in the Bible Justice Randolph Jackson's second book, Black People in the Bible, makes a case for the African origins of many Biblical personages. University of Sankore Press The University of Sankore Press serves the Black Studies reading audience in both the academy and the community and publishes books on continental and diasporic African life. Sir Roland Hanna and Rahanna Music Inc. Rahanna Music publishes the compositions of internationally known pianist and composer, Sir Roland Hanna. It is a storehouse of his contributions to America's classical music, jazz. RoRo's Rainbow Communications RoRo's Rainbow Communications is the publisher of award-winning author and independent publisher Rolanda T. Pyle's collection of inspirational poems and stories, "Finally."
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