One whole year has passed since last years Noir Night. For those who don't know Noir Night is an art and history lesson for those willing to learn something different about the city of Detroit. Not many know about the rich history of Detroit that had many jazz musicians that started or came through the city.

This was brought about that the founder of International Black Burlesque Company (IBBC) Rachel McCollough a.k.a. Sinnator Charlotte. She wanted to give people a history lesson of Black Bottom and Paradise Valley. Not to bore you with all the details here's the link for you to read.

Black Bottom was a predominantly black neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, that was demolished and replaced with Lafayette Park in the 1960s. The Black Bottom–Paradise Valley area on the city's east side became known for its significant contribution to American music including Blues, Big Band, and Jazz from the 1930s to the 1950s.^[1] It was located on Detroit's near East Side bounded by Gratiot Avenue, Brush Street, Vernor Highway, and the Grand Trunk railroad tracks. The entire district was razed in the early 1960s.

The French gave the Black Bottom area its name because of its fertile, dark topsoil. The name is not a reference to "black people".^[2]

Black Bottom was a predominantly black neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan, that was demolished and replaced with Lafayette Park in the 1960s. The Black Bottom-Paradise Valley area on the city's east side became known for its significant contribution to American music including Blues, Big Band, and Jazz from the 1930s to the 1950s.

What Sinnator Charlotte also does is also give info to those who would never believe coexisted together, and that's burlesque and jazz. Sinnator Charlotte states is that during that time of Paradise Valley during the 1920's two styles worked extremely well together.

As many people don't really understand burlesque, as many see burlesque as only stripping. As it is stripping but it's more than that it's an art form. It can tell a story to go along with that music that they are dancing to. When most think of burlesque they think of the movie Burlesque but it's much more that. The movie on glorify one type of female body type, but it's women of all shape and sizes that participate in burlesque shows.

By introducing Detroiters to this particular art form not only does this opens their minds but also truly inform everyone like hey she can do than maybe I can do it. All the ladies who performed are beautiful, talented, and showed so much confidence that you can not tell I they were nervous at all. The all the ladies performed extremely well, and the audience showed love and participation with every performer. As with any event of this caliber there is always one heckler in the audience that gets a little too drunk for themselves.

For all those who missed out, you missed a wonderful show. I was happy I was able be bring family and friends to this, and introduce them to the things I love to enjoy. I can't wait til the next show and I hope to bring more people with me. I will continue to support IBBC with all that they do. Well enough talking time for some pictures.

Stage Kitten: Simone Winter

Candy Mac-N-Toosh

Bianca Coal

Rose Chocolat

Akynos

Essence Revealed

Zaniah Amirah

Sinnator Charlotte

If you wish to find out more about these ladies find on Facebook and Instgram.

Candy Mac-N-Toosh https://www.facebook.com/candy.macntoosh?fref=ts

Biance Coal - https://www.facebook.com/BiancaCoalburlesque

Akynos - https://www.facebook.com/theincredibleedibleakynos

Essence Revealed - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Essence-Revealed/202323189809975

Zaniah Amirah - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Zaniah-Amirah/115492175145151

Simone Winter - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simone-Winter/317231925066801

Sinnator Charlotte - https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sinnator-Charlotte/1520548118227833

Wednesday (12.17.2014) there was a performance showcase with multiple talents from Detroit artists. The acts ranged from rappers -- single and groups, singers -- single and groups. Also, it hosted a comedian and tap dancers. Before the showcased a cypher, where artist were able to put forth their freestyle skills before the show began.

The beautiful hosts for the evening were June Elaine and Miss Melody Fresh to open up and introduce the performers for the night.

List of Performers

Biance Badd
Danny Mellz
Blaz Reco
Paris Noel
Dre Butterz
Comedian 7mile Faygo
Nino
Malinda LeBeu
Hydro
Erica Page
Richy Marciano
Young Hitch
June Elaine

I might be missing a few people, but were a few I was able to find on instagram through the host page.

As I was great to see and hear the different styles from local artist, some critique is sure to follow. As every performer did a great job, there are a few pointers that are needed across the board.

The first is rappers who rap over their own vocals. I get it that sometimes you might forget the lyrics here and there, but when they don't have a performance track the audience get the echo effect. In turn it creates that awkward feeling of being in a listening party or in the car. Some artist did not have that issue at all. Granted every DJ has their own style but often times you gotta listen to the artist. It was times when the music was too loud for us to really hear those that were on stage.

The showcase was held at Hazel's Place Lounge in Detroit, MI. The venue was small, and the stage itself was only 10% of the total space with a mirror extended along the end of it. Due to the poor lighting I had to bum up the ISO. by during so created a lot of grain that I did not necessarily wanted. If they were to add some performances lights then it wouldn't be a bad area for shows.

Again it was a great show I really enjoyed seeing some of the talent this city has to offer. At the bottom is Biance Badd's performance of her new single "Private Dancer". Soon I have moments from the rest of the performers from the show case.