Arts Nyack Sketch Log: Sam Waymon, Shining Star by Bill Batson Each year, Sam Waymon’s star in the galaxy of American Black culture shines brighter. Waymon arrived in Rockland County in the... Bill BatsonSeptember 1, 2020
Arts Nyack Sketch Log: Sam Waymon is on a Rock & Roll by Bill Batson Sam Waymon did Nina Simone, his late sister, proud when he came to the microphone at the Rock & Roll Hall of... Bill BatsonApril 17, 2018
Arts Nyack Sketch Log: Sam Waymon Makes Historic Score by Bill Batson History came knocking on the door of local legend and maestro Sam Waymon twice this month. On July 14, Waymon was... Bill BatsonJuly 19, 2016
Arts Nyack Sketch Log: Waymon Salutes Sister, Nina Simone by Bill Batson “The Amazing Nina Simone,” a documentary by Jeff L. Lieberman opened on Friday, October 16th in New York City. Sam Waymon,... News & Views StaffOctober 20, 2015
Arts Nyack Sketch Log: Sam Waymon is Set to Soar by Bill Batson The musical career of Sam Waymon is set to soar. In February 2015, Spike Lee will release Da Sweet Blood of... News & Views StaffDecember 30, 2014
News Nyack Sketch Log: African American Entrepreneurs in the Nyacks 1800-Present by Bill Batson As a trail blazing entrepreneur, who overcame racial and gender, discrimination, Cynthia Hesdra amassed a fortune by 1879. Hesdra is the... News & Views StaffMarch 4, 2014
Arts Sam Waymon Remembers Richie Havens by Sam Waymon Richie Havens and Sam Waymon were close friends. The 72 year old Havens, a folk singer and guitarist best known as the... News & Views StaffApril 29, 2013