In Harlem, African American artists, writers, and musicians in the 1920s and 1930s, known as the Harlem Renaissance, ignited a cultural explosion that showcased the richness and diversity of African American culture. Through their work, they challenged stereotypes and celebrated their heritage, contributing to a redefinition of American identity and fostering pride within the African American community. These creatives, such as Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, and Duke Ellington, created lasting legacies that continue to inspire generations.
Richard X. Donovan has written: 'Black musicians of America' -- subject(s): African American musicians, African Americans, Biography, History and criticism, Music, Musicians 'Doctor Lawyer Indian Chief' 'African-American Scientists'
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Thomas J. Hennessey has written: 'From jazz to swing' -- subject(s): African American jazz musicians, African American musicians, History and criticism, Jazz
Ruth Reese has written: 'Min vei' -- subject(s): Biography, African American musicians, Afro-American musicians
Lizzetta LeFalle-Collins has written: 'Betye Saar' -- subject(s): Exhibitions 'The portrayal of the black musician in American art' -- subject(s): African American musicians, African American musicians in art, American Art, Art, American, Exhibitions, Portraits
Sam Tanenhaus has written: 'Louis Armstrong' -- subject(s): Biography, Juvenile literature, Musicians, Jazz, African Americans, African American musicians, Jazz musicians 'Literature Unbound' -- subject(s): Literature
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Louis Guida has written: 'Blues music in Arkansas' -- subject(s): African American musicians, African Americans, Blues (Music), Blues musicians, History and criticism, Music
No, not all blues musicians were African American. While the genre has deep roots in African American history and culture, particularly in the Mississippi Delta, various artists of different backgrounds have contributed to the blues over the years. Notable white musicians, such as Eric Clapton and The Rolling Stones, have also played significant roles in the genre's evolution and popularity. The blues is a diverse musical form that has transcended racial boundaries.
Dempsey Travis has written: 'An autobiography of Black Chicago' -- subject(s): African Americans, Race relations, Interviews, Biography, History '\\' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Mayors, Biography 'Racism, American style' -- subject(s): African American executives, Discrimination in employment 'An autobiography of Black jazz' -- subject(s): History and criticism, Jazz, Music, African Americans, African American musicians, Jazz musicians 'They heard a thousand thunders' -- subject(s): African American Participation, African American men, African American soldiers, Fiction, Participation, African American, World War, 1939-1945 'I refuse to learn to fail' -- subject(s): Biography, African Americans
Maude Wanzer Layne has written: '\\' -- subject(s): African American musicians