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Article: R&B rock stars hit the Apollo! Foundation's 12th annual Pioneer Awards
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- New York Amsterdam News
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- February 6, 2002
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White, Renee Minus
New York Amsterdam News
02-06-2002
"There's no business like show business." R&B stars and the music
industry's VIPs rocked the world-famous Apollo Theatre on 125th Street in
Harlem for the 12th annual Pioneer Awards celebration. During the musical
segment of the evening, "That Old Black Magic" had everyone in the audience
"under a spell." Folks danced in their seats, stood up and danced in the
aisles to music of the past that threaded life in the '60s and '70s. Hosted
by the lovely Dionne Warwick and handsome Isaac Hayes, this festive gala
was extremely exciting and a huge success.
Founded in 1988, the Rhythm & Blues Foundation provides emergency medical
and other needed ...