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In the 1980s, there were only 63 Black films by, for, or about Black Americans. But in the 1990s, that number quadrupled, with 220 Black films making their way to cinema screens nationwide. What sparked this “Black New Wave?” Who blazed this path for contemporaries like Ava DuVernay, Kasi Lemmons and Jordan Peele? And how did these films transform American culture as a whole? Presenting The Class of 1989, a new limited-run series from pop culture critics Len Webb and Vincent Williams, hosts ...
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In this week’s episode of The Chazz Palminteri Show, I sit down with members of The Doo Wop Project — Charl Brown, John Dias, Russell Fischer, and Dominic Nolfi — to talk about their incredible careers, the magic of Doo Wop, and their brand-new album Echoes of the Street (out October 11th).
We discuss:
The roots and timeless appeal of Doo Wop 🎶
Stories from Broadway and performing all over the country
Their new single “Blue Moon” and upcoming album release show at Sony Hall in NYC on October 7th
How they bring fresh energy to classics like “My Girl” and “Somewhere” from West Side Story
Covering unexpected songs from Daft Punk to Taylor Swift with that signature Doo Wop style
The future of the genre and their mission to keep the sound alive for new generations
This episode is filled with music history, laughs, and inspiration from some of the best vocalists in the business.
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