Music journalist Christian John Wikane helped us kick off the 2016-2017 Live Wire season with two women whose longevity and careers have bridged decades and performance genres including music, theater, stage and screen. Melba Moore is a Tony Award winning singer and actress who appeared in Hair, Purlie, and Timbuktu on Broadway and also achieved success as a performing and recording artist. Multi-GRAMMY Award winner Dionne Warwick’s voice helped define the sound of the 1960s. First appearing at the Apollo as part of the singing group The Gospelaires and winning Amateur Night in 1957, her solo career included numerous appearances at the Apollo where her poised, classic style and powerful voice made her an audience favorite.
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WHAT AN ADORABLE EVENING!
A WOW night indeed. Thanks to everyone. Two recommendations of two well done re-issues:
1.) Melba Moore, Standing Right There, The Anthology
(the anthology reflects her Buddha & Epic Years), 2 CD set, EXCELLENT!
2.) Dionne Warwick Original Album Series, 5CD set feat. the albums
- Make Way For Dionne Warwick (with WALK ON BY, the first studio version)
- Anyone Who Had A Heart
- Presenting Dionne Warwick
- The Valley Of The Dolls
- The Windows Of The World
Thanks for sharing these great interviews. What a FUN night. In enjoyed it very much!
I attended this fantastic and forever memorable event. Thank you very much for sharing your God given musical gift with us Ms. Warwick, and Ms. Moore. Thank you very much Apollo for presenting this awesome event. Now, please invite Shirley Bassey also.
I am such a huge fan of both Dionne and Melba. My first Broadway show, was Purlie! Have been mesmerized by Melba Moore's voice and talent. <3 ;-)