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Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & Host

Since 1991, radio DJ Felix Hernandez has hosted New York City’s Rhythm Revue Dance Party.  In fact, Rhythm Revue Dance Parties have become New York’s biggest and longest-running classic soul dances.  Over 3,000 music and dance lovers regularly pack venues the likes of Roseland Ballroom, Best Buy Theater, Irving Plaza, Highline Ballroom, Hammerstein Ballroom, BB King’s Blues Club & Grill, Hornblower yachts, NJPAC, and the Terrace Ballroom, and dance for hours to R&B tunes spun by DJ Felix Hernandez.

Felix’s Career Hits the Road

1976927_729132787118014_1679406834_n-300x249 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostAfter graduating from Temple University, the up-and-coming radio DJ Felix Hernandez hit the road in 1983, and embarked on a two-year journey following R&B artists throughout the country.  During this period, Hernandez logged hundreds of hours of interviews, and collected material which was used in the mid-’80s radio documentary, ‘Harlem Hit Parade.’  The 13-part series was eventually syndicated to 70 National Public Radio (NPR) stations.
11060314_931762936854997_1969077455945195633_n-300x269 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostGaining success in his career as a music DJ at New York’s WGBO, Felix, introduced the radio show Rhythm Revue in 1986.  The program was New York city’s first radio show dedicated solely to R&B and classic soul music.  ‘Rhythm Revue’ also aired on New York’s Jammin’ WTJM 105 from 1999-2002, and WRKS KISS 98.7fm from 2002 until 2012.  Felix Hernandez continues hosting his ‘Rhythm Revue’ radio program on  WGBO 88.3fm every Saturday morning from 10am until 2pm.  The show will reach yet another milestone in 2016, celebrating its 30-year anniversary.
Felix-Hernandez-DJ-217x300 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostAs Felix’s commitment to the preservation of R&B, classic soul and blues music deepened, he applied for a number of grants to subsidy a weekly radio presentation.  In 1989, he was awarded the first of many production grants from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the National Endowment for the Arts.  These grants allowed Felix to develop and produce Blues Stage,’ a weekly radio presentation of live blues and R&B.  Hosted by the late Tony-winning actress and R&B singer Ruth Brown, the show featured 234 episodes of live performances, and ran for six years on over 200 NPR radio stations.  ‘Blues Stage’ performances were recorded and produced by Felix Hernandez on-location throughout the country.

Debut of Felix’s Rhythm Revue Dance Party

934809_914828935215064_6414861246179406526_n-300x279 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostIn 1991, Felix introduced his first Rhythm Revue Dance Party at New York City’s iconic music venue, Tramps.  Within a year, the popular dance party outgrew Tramps and moved into the Roseland Ballroom, where it was held up to 10 times a year for over 20 years.  Felix’s incredible ability to mix classic soul, R&B, disco and funk hits for an energetic night of music and dancing continues to draw crowds of up to 3,500 dancers at each Dance Party.

Felix Hernandez Gives Back

10410384_810886132276012_3333894943253882495_n-300x270 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostFelix Hernandez has worked with, interviewed and featured innumerable recording artists, songwriters, producers, and musicians on his radio program as well as at his Rhythm Revue Dance Parties.  He also continues to dedicate a substantial amount of his time for local fundraising events. He has also founded a company which partners with arts organizations, promoters, record companies and major entertainment venues on a variety of philanthropic levels and projects.  He initiated a scholarship fund in 2012, and is currently working on a book project.
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Felix Hernandez and fellow DJ Tom Moulton along with R&B legends Little Anthony, Michael Henderson, Kathy Sledge, Millie Jackson, James D Train Williams and Regina Belle were recognized in September 2015 by The National Rhythm and Blues Music Society at their 5th Black Tie Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.

11987162_1027561247275165_3590015621696435553_n-300x298 Dance On With Felix Hernandez, Rhythm Revue DJ & HostJoin Felix Hernandez and some 3,000 other R&B and classic soul fans at:

RHYTHM REVUE’s ROSELAND REUNION

Saturday, October 17, 2015

Resorts World NYC

110-00 Rockaway Blvd. in Queens, NY

8PM – 1AM

For more information on upcoming Rhythm Revue and Classic Soul events, visit their website.

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6 Comments

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  • […] be held at the DoubleTree Hilton-Philadelphia on September 13th, and honors Moulton and fellow DJ Felix Hernandez, along with R&B artists Little Anthony, Michael Henderson, Kathy Sledge, Millie Jackson, […]

  • […] James D-Train Williams was recognized on September 13, 2015 by The National Rhythm and Blues Music Society at their 5th Black Tie Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.  This year’s event will be held at the DoubleTree Hilton-Philadelphia on September 13th, and honors Williams along with R&B artists Little Anthony, Michael Henderson, Kathy Sledge, Millie Jackson and Regina Belle, and celebrity DJs Tom Moulton and Felix Hernandez, […]

  • […] In recent years, The National Rhythm and Blues Music Society has honored legendary R&B contributors at an annual Black Tie Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony.  The 2015 event was on September 13th, and honored R&B artists Little Anthony, Millie Jackson, Michael Henderson, Kathy Sledge, James D-Train Williams and Regina Belle, along with celebrity DJs Tom Moulton and Felix Hernandez. […]

  • […] Henderson, Kathy Sledge, James D Train Williams, Regina Belle and celebrity DJs Tom Moulton and Felix Hernandez by The Rhythm & Blues Music Society  at their 5th Annual Gala in September 2015.  Little […]

  • Incredible career this guy has had. And the article is a very good read for sure, for anyone looking to find out more about Hernandez.