Earlier this week, NYPD arrested Jazz Ajilo, a beloved subway musician. New Yorkers were outraged.
In response, Mayor Adams said the subway is out of control and he was elected to fix it. It’s “not the place for disorder.”
So…here’s a thread of that…“disorder”.🧵
In response, Mayor Adams said the subway is out of control and he was elected to fix it. It’s “not the place for disorder.”
So…here’s a thread of that…“disorder”.🧵
This is Alice Tan Ridley singing Midnight Train to Georgia.
You see the utter shock on people’s faces as they listen to her voice? It’s magical.
Oh, and she’s also the mother of famous actress Gabourey Sidibe.
You see the utter shock on people’s faces as they listen to her voice? It’s magical.
Oh, and she’s also the mother of famous actress Gabourey Sidibe.
Mike Yung singing “Ain’t No Sunshine”.
Too Many Zooz at 3:33 AM bringing a Brooklyn subway station alive!!!
Damiyr singing a self composed song
The infamous Danny “Geechee Dan” Small singing My Girl.
The soul that leaves that man’s body…
The soul that leaves that man’s body…
Melissa Elledge slaying with an accordion
Jalib Johnson singing “This is a Man’s World”.
All he has here is his guitar and his voice—but man…an entire subway is filled with beauty by both.
All he has here is his guitar and his voice—but man…an entire subway is filled with beauty by both.
Subway musicians have been a staple of NYC culture for as long as I can remember.
Hands off them!
Hands off them!
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