Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership

This podcast serves as a self-guided walking tour through the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Fort Greene, Clinton Hill and Wallabout, focusing on the area's rich history of Black artists. The recorded version of the tour was produced by Femme Vocale and features the voice talents of Crystal Sershen and Dave Fennoy.

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Walking Tour Intro

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/10/15 • 3 min

This introduction for the Myrtle Avenue Black Artstory Walking Tour provides an overview of the neighborhood's historic Black artistry that the walking tour explores.

Walking Tour Conclusion

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 0 min

Thank you for listening to the stories and biographies of the eight local artists featured on the Myrtle Avenue Black Artstory Walking Tour.

Colored School No. 1: Maritcha Lyons & Charles Dorsey

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 6 min

Known today as P.S. 67, this school traces its beginnings back to an era when Brooklyn's public schools were legally segregated by race. This episode explores the impacts of two of the school's incredible educators, Maritcha Lyons and Charles A. Dorsey.

Pratt Institute: Emilio Cruz

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 4 min

This episode explores renowned abstract painter Emilio Cruz, who made a home in the neighborhood while teaching at Pratt Institute in Clinton Hill.

Brooklyn Navy Yard: Wesley Fagan

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 6 min

This episode discusses the fascinating life of local photographer Wesley Fagan, who worked at the Brooklyn Navy Yard as a photographer during the 1960s.

99 N. Portland Avenue: Little Anthony

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 6 min

This episode is dedicated to 1950s & '60s Doo-Wop legend, Little Anthony, who grew up in the Fort Greene Houses.

245 Carlton Avenue: Slide Hampton

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 5 min

Learn about the rich jazz history at 245 Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene, the former home of jazz trombonist Slide Hampton.

175 Carlton Avenue: Richard Wright

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 6 min

Author Richard Wright lived at 175 Carlton Avenue in Fort Greene, Brooklyn while writing his most famous novel, Native Son.

Myrtle & Adelphi: Digable Planets

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour

02/11/15 • 5 min

This episode discusses the Fort Greene based alternative hip-hop group Digable Planets.

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How many episodes does Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour have?

Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour currently has 9 episodes available.

What topics does Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour cover?

The podcast is about New York, History, Podcasts and Brooklyn.

What is the most popular episode on Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour?

The episode title 'Walking Tour Conclusion' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour?

The average episode length on Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour is 5 minutes.

When was the first episode of Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour?

The first episode of Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Black Artstory Walking Tour was released on Feb 10, 2015.

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