The Harlem Experiment

The Harlem Experiment: The Harlem Experiment

by Chris M. Slawecki
February 17, 2008

Volume three in Ropeadope's Experiment series follows similar musical experiments that represent Philadelphia (2001) and Detroit (2003). “We look to Harlem as ground zero for all that is modern day 'American' music," explains co-producer (and Ropeadope founder) Andy Hurwitz. “Whether you call it jazz, R&B, hip-hop or rock, all of it passed through the neighborhood's gates."

“In addition to Harlem's rich African-American history in jazz, R&B and funk," continues co-producer Aaron Levinson, “It has deep Latin music roots ...

Harlem Experiment Featuring Olu Dara, Don Byron, Taj Mahal, James Hunter & More

Source: Calabro Music
July 12, 2007

Brooklyn, NY - It started in 2001 with a simple premise from the groundbreaking indie record label Ropeadope: take acclaimed musicians from a shared hometown, but with vastly different musical backgrounds, put them together in a recording studio and have them create spontaneous art inspired by that city's musical lineage. From this humble thought came Philadelphia Experiment and, hot on its heels, the underground classic Detroit Experiment. Now after four years of deliberation, Ropeadope has broken out its lab coats ...
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