Tony Monaco played in and around Syracuse numerous times, including a Jazz in the City gig that was held in Little Italy back in the day. Monaco will return next month to play with the CNY Jazz All Stars for a show he’s calling “Swing Italian Style” at the Sheraton Hotel.
Author Sondra Denise Roberts at a Go-On-Girl Book Club event in 2007.
Bongo and Judy Hanslip with comedian and activist Dick Gregory and Della Branch Bullock at Jerk Hut (circa 2005).
Griot Vanessa Johnson (left) coaxing a student performance during an open-air performance on the Southside about 10 years ago.
Today we recognize Syracuse storyteller Vanessa Johnson. Ms. Johnson is also an actor, writer and quilt-maker.
Jam Master Jay at Goldstein Auditorium about one year before he was killed.
Iconic Hip Hop’s DJ Jam Master Jay was born Jan. 21, 1965.
Retired professional soccer player and former Syracuse Salty Dogs coach Laurie Calloway patrolled the sidelines during the summers of 2003 and 2004.
Edwidge Danticat
Dany Laferriere
Myriam Chancy
Jackie Warren Moore, writer (before speaking at Syracuse University event in 2006)
Mateo at the Genesee Grande Hotel (circa 2009).
Alicia Keys performing at the NYS Fair Grandstand