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Private tour in New York City Joseph L
Music History of NYC Experience: Half-Day Walking Tour
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Greetings All: My name is Joseph and I am a Travel enthusiast, melophile (lover of music) and historian, I have been a New York City resident since birth splitting my upbringing between the Bronx and Harlem. I discovered at a young age that there was so much more to NYC than just the city. As a teenager, I navigated the five boroughs both on foot and by way of public transportation while learning about the many experiences and cultures in the process. With over 20 years of experience in the tourism and hospitality industries, my ultimate goal is to preserve the unique history and culture of NYC by curating tours and experiences aimed at educating the curious minds about the untapped history that makes this vast metropolis so special. ALL tours and experiences can be customized and curated to meet personal interests. Come venture NYC with Jojo. - NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Sightseeing Guide License License # - 2099668-DCA - Guides Association of New York City Executive Board Member - NYC Tourism and Conventions Member - Black Tour Operator Network Executive Member - Save Harlem Now! Board Member - Harlem Tourism Board Member - Bronx Tourism Council Member - NYC Small Business Services MBE Ceritfied (Minority Business Enterprise) - NYC Department of Education Vendor - American Bus Association African-American Motorcoach Council Member - Over 20 years of tourism and hospitality experience. I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver. Tours and experiences can be customized to meet the requests of the customer.
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Messages in the Music...
Overview of your New York City tour
New York City has a rich and diverse music history that has had a profound impact on American and global music. From jazz to hip-hop, the city has been at the forefront of musical innovation and has produced some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. Jazz, born in the early 20th century in Harlem, continues to thrive in NYC, with numerous venues showcasing the city's rich jazz heritage. The city's punk and new wave scenes of the 1970s and 1980s, centered in the Lower East Side, gave rise to legendary bands such as the Ramones and Talking Heads. Hip-hop, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, quickly became a global phenomenon and remains one of NYC's most influential musical exports. The city's thriving music scene continues to offer a platform for new and emerging artists, making NYC a hub for musical creativity and innovation. This tour will focus on the impact of the music of NYC serving as a powerful means of social and political expression.
Your New York City tour itinerary
- All stops made will allow opportunities for photos. - Requests can be made for interior visits of some sites. - Tour can be accommodated to end at the desired location of customer/client, just let me know. Tours can be requested by borough and neighborhoods: Manhattan: - Greenwich Village - East Village/Lower East Side - Broadway Theater District - Harlem - Spanish Harlem Bronx: - Mott Haven - West Bronx Brooklyn: - Bedford-Stuyvesant - Crown Heights - Park Slope - Fort Greene - Clinton Hill Queens: - Corona Historic District - Forest Hills - Addisleigh Park Historic District and MUCH More! * Itinerary can be customized upon request. Feel free to message me.
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Type: Walking
NYC Public Transportation will be used at appropriate times. Private Transportation can be requested for added fee.
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