Godfather of Harlem

Of all the Marvel titles that are doing Noir minis, Luke Cage seems the most obvious to adapt. Setting Cage in the Prohibition-era Harlem after a ten year sentence in prison, the environment and texture of noir seems comfortable for this character first seen in 1972. The Noir series will deliver the appropriate amount of murder and street brawling. Cage can’t wait to return to the arms of his woman and to the familiar surroundings of Lil Walt’s Barbershop for the local gossip. To the locals, he’s a hero; to Willis Stryker, the Godfather of Harlem and El Barrio, Cage is just trouble that needs to be eradicated. Trouble - that’s all Cage believes he was born for. Writer: Mike Benson and Adam Glass; Artist: Shawn Martinbrough; Colorist: Nick Filardi --

The hardest working man in show business brings down the House Of Blues with a live concert event in Las Vegas. James Brown's influential music, uninhibited style and energetic stage presence are captured like never before. Generations of fans rejoice as the undisputed 'Godfather Of Soul' takes his diverse audience on a journey through five decades of chart-topping hits. This disc also features an on-camera interview with the producers and a bonus performance by Tomi Rae.

A recording of an historic concert, released for the first time! This 1940 concert was part of a celebration of the 75th anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. Performing are the legendary Golden Gate Quartet with Josh White, singing Spirituals, Blues and Work Songs. The concert features commentary by Alan Lomax, the poet Sterling Brown, and Alain Locke, the godfather of the Harlem Renaissance. Immediately after this concert, Eleanor Roosevelt engaged White and the Golden Gate to perform at FDR’s inauguration.