Browse Items (129 total)
Sort by:
-
Jone, Koko (born "Kevin")
Koko Jones (formerly known as Kevin Jones) is an accomplished and versatile percussionist, drummer, and bandleader whose career spans decades and crosses many musical styles. Raised in Englewood, New Jersey, she was steeped early in a rich cultural environment—learning classical… -
Brown, Curtis "Grandmaster Caz" (1960-?)
Curtis "Grandmaster Caz" Brown is an American hip-hop and rap artist. He is also a songwriter and DJ. He was a member of the group The Cold Crush Brothers from 1979 to the mid-1980s. Brown also went under the name "Casanova Fly" as he formed one of the first DJ crews, "Might…Tags Music -
1998 Fire at Q-Tip's Townhouse
On the morning of February 7, 1998, a fire broke out at Q-Tip's townhouse on Kip's Bay Drive in Englewood, New Jersey. Firefighters responded around 8:45 a.m. and were able to bring the blaze under control within about an hour. Although no one was injured, the fire caused… -
Adams, Wesley "Wes" (?-?)
Wesley "Wes" Adams was a musician and member of the R&B group Today.Tags Music -
Wilson, Gloria (1929-2013), also known as Gloria Lynne, also known as Gloria Alleyne
Gloria Wilson, more well-known as Gloria Lynne, was a jazz singer. She won first prize at the Apollo Theater Amateur Night at the age of 15. She became popular in the 1950s after the release of her first album in 1958, “Miss Gloria Lynne, and her television performance of…Tags Music -
Armstrong, Mary C.
Mary Chontrelle Armstrong (c. 1876–October 3, 1926) was more than a music teacher; she was the central force behind Englewood’s emergence as a serious cultural community in the early twentieth century. As founder and director of the Englewood Conservatory of Music and organizer… -
Belle, Bernard (1964-2022)
Bernard Belle was a musician and music producer. He grew up in Englewood. He started with The Gents in 1984, which eventually was renamed Today, although Belle was no longer a member then he produced songs for them. Belle was known for his work with producer Teddy Riley and his…Tags Music -
Belle, Regina (1963-?)
Regina Belle is a musician, singer, and songwriter. She is a native of Englewood. She began to develop her musical talent at the city’s Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Her musical talents were nurtured by the legendary Dwight Morrow music teacher and band leader, Joseph Daley. She…Tags Music