Live at the Apollo was a by Ben Harper and The Blind Boys of Alabama filmed at the Apollo Theater (Harlem, New York), on October 12, 2004. Born October 28, 1969 Ben Harper is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Harper plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, soul, reggae and rock music[1] and is known for his guitar-playing skills, vocals, live performances and activism. Harper's fan base spans several continents. His albums have been commercially successful in North America, Europe and Oceania. Harper is a two-time Grammy Award winner as well, winning awards for Best Pop Instrumental Performance and Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album, in 2005.
Acting
The Blind Boys' voices carry decades of struggle and joy.
Sound
Harper's slide guitar weeping through gospel standards.
Production
Apollo Theater's hallowed walls practically breathe on screen.
Director
Giles Dunning
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The Apollo Theater launched Black American music into the mainstream; Harper, a white artist, had to earn his spot on that stage.
This collaboration birthed Harper's 2004 album 'There Will Be a Light'—the live chemistry here is what convinced them to record together.
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