New York City is about to be hit with a hurricane.
But no need to board up the windows for this one. In fact, locals and visitors are strongly advised to go directly to the eye of this storm. Just wear comfortable shoes.
New York City Pride has just announced its initial phase of performers at its multi-day Pride Island.
At the top of the bill is the “Hurricane” singer herself, the legendary Grace Jones.
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Jones will take to the Pier 97 stage on Saturday, June 29, during NYC Pride, which also happens to be this year’s World Pride and the 50th anniversary of Stonewall.
That’s one seriously gay trifecta, not to mention pretty close to Tribeca.
“I couldn’t be more excited to perform in front of my LGBTI friends and the community that’s supported me for so many years during WorldPride 2019,” Jones said.
“Saturday’s Pride Island lineup will be a celebration of everything that the community stands for and will go down in illustrious history.”
Other confirmed performers include ballroom queen Teyana Taylor, Afro-Latina pop star Amara La Negra, Brazilian drag sensation and musician Pabllo Vittar, and local DJ extraordinaire, Johnny Dynell.
“We’re thrilled to be able to create this multi-day experience, which speaks to an inclusive set of Pride-goers, during one of the biggest Pride events in the world,” said Chris Frederick, Managing Director of NYC Pride.
“With the iconic Grace Jones headlining on Saturday and the incredible list of curated talent, this musical experience is definitely not to be missed.”
Previous Pride Island programming has seen the likes of Tegan and Sara, Kylie Minogue, and Nelly Furtado take the headlining slots.
Needless to say, the news lit up certain pockets of Gay Twitter:
??? GRACE JONES PRIDE ISLAND SATURDAY!!!
— COREYOGRAPHY (@djcoreycraig) March 13, 2019
GRACE JONES IS PERFORMING @ NYC PRIDE THIS YEAR pic.twitter.com/yBqCAmrndN
— can't take that away (@KhalilsTheme) March 13, 2019
Grace Jones is performing at Pride?!?!?! pic.twitter.com/6LyTG2OG53
— Andrew (@SoulAtlantic) March 13, 2019
I am seeing Grace Jones at Pride Island on Saturday omg
— Dexter (@dexforbreakfast) March 13, 2019
The speed with which I just purchased a ticket to Pride Island to see Grace Jones is just… whew. But I NEED to be in the presence of that woman even just once in my life.
— Andrew (@SoulAtlantic) March 13, 2019
Honestly who cares about Madonna, fucking GRACE JONES is performing the Saturday of pride???!!!!
— Josh ?? (@appelbomb) March 13, 2019
And now, we leave you with this incredible feat of hula-hooping humanity:
Brian
Man, the tone of this article is quite different than the one about Ariana Grande headlining Manchester Pride.
Billy Budd
Grace Jones is a genius. A “rennaissance woman”: Singer, actress, musician, international model, artist. I hope she will sing LIBERTANGO, my favorite GJ song
RIGay
I WANT TO GO SEE HER!!!!!
Snicky
Me too.
Ultimo Patriarch
me too!
Terrycloth
I remember her from the 70’s..i need a man..la vie en Rose..Do or Die..i didnt know she was still recording or touring sounds like a great time…
Bunnco
GRACE JONES!!!
michel_banen
She hates the term “ICON” but Grace Jones certainly is one. Pick up her HURRICANE album ! It’s been another decade since that album was released and a new one is still in the making. Perfection takes time and Jamaican time is obviously a different one…..
Paulie P
Someone better tell Grace. Generally late… and I mean late to the stage.
ORPHEUS
This video displays an ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE of one of Grace Jones’ standards, “SLAVE TO THE RHYTHM”!!! And, there are others within her repertoire, that–if performed–like, “La Vie En Rose” and, “I’ve Seen That Face Before”, then the attendees of NYC-Pride, are going to be feeling an especial “benediction” from “A Cultural-Goddess”. IF, scheduling dares to get in the way of me being able to attend, be certain that I shall–definitely–“be there”; in profoundly supportive spirit!!!
Tombear
Ok, I’m buying my plane ticket now for the PRIDE Grace Jones will perform at because, “I Need a Man”!
naotaka
Grace Jones is a diva