To enjoy music by swing artists, tune into the big band swing music radio. Here is a list of renowned artists who had emerged from the Harlem renaissance.
The Harlem Renaissance was a period from 1918-1935 where Harlem, New York became a center of African American cultural creativity. As thousands of African Americans migrated north after World War I and the abolition of slavery, Harlem's nightclubs and theaters hosted legendary musicians like Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington, who helped establish jazz and blues as major American art forms. Though short-lived, the Harlem Renaissance had a profound and long-lasting influence on music and African American identity.
The document describes the evolution of big band jazz from the mid-1920s to the post-World War II era. It started with small instrumental groups performing classical and jazz music with some improvisation in the 1920s. In the 1930s, the bands got bigger and incorporated more improvisation and syncopated rhythms as swing music became popular. The swing era peaked from 1935-1945 with strong rhythm sections and many famous bandleaders. After World War II, big bands focused more on vocalists and became less popular as recording bans ended, marking the decline of the swing era and the rise of new modern big band styles.
During the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, jazz music and dance flourished within the African American community in Harlem, New York. Jazz originated in the early 20th century in the United States and had its roots in African dance traditions. Major performers like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong influenced the Harlem Renaissance with their performances in nightclubs like the Cotton Club. The Cotton Club featured only black entertainers but was segregated, allowing only white patrons. Jazz became a popular music genre during this time, reaching audiences of diverse races. Music and dance were highly celebrated during the Harlem Renaissance.
The Harlem Renaissance started in the 1920s as a cultural movement where African Americans embraced their heritage through various art forms including music and dance. Jazz and blues became popular music genres during this time performed by famous musicians like Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong. Dances like the Charleston and jitterbug also rose to prominence and were performed by influential figures such as Josephine Baker and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. The flourishing of African American music and dance in Harlem helped empower the community and influence wider American society.
The origins of jazz dance began with African slave culture being brought to America. Enslaved Africans used dance and music as a means of cultural expression and to cope with their circumstances. Elements of African dance were incorporated into minstrel shows and social dances in the late 19th century. Early jazz dances included the cakewalk, ragtime, and Charleston. Jazz dance evolved alongside jazz music in the early 20th century and incorporated influences from various cultures. It later diversified into styles like modern, swing, and musical theater dance. Jazz dance is characterized by fluid, syncopated movements that reflect the rhythms and emotions of jazz music.
The document provides information about music during the Harlem Renaissance period. It discusses how immense poverty and illness in upper Manhattan led African Americans to unite and redefine their culture, giving rise to the Harlem Renaissance. This new beginning allowed poets, musicians, actors, and artists to bring jazz, blues, and change to New York City. Famous musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday emerged and made important contributions, influencing both African American culture and wider American society through their talents and music.
Willie "The Lion" Smith was a pioneering jazz pianist born in 1897 who came to be known as one of the greatest jazz pianists of the 1920s. He performed in some of Harlem's top nightclubs and inspired younger musicians like Duke Ellington. Though overshadowed by peers later in his career, Smith recorded influential solo albums in the late 1930s and continued performing until his death in 1973, leaving behind a legacy as a master of stride piano and mentor to greats like Ellington.
The document summarizes four different types of music: classical music, pop music, reggae, and jazz. Classical music developed between 1750 and 1820 and balanced harmony and melody. Pop music retains a simple "verse-chorus-verse" structure and is catchy and melodic for mass appeal. It began truly succeeding in the 1960s with artists like Michael Jackson. Reggae originated in Jamaica and includes subgenres like roots reggae and dancehall. Jazz emerged in the late 1800s in the United States and has influenced and been influenced by other styles globally over the last century.
The Harlem Renaissance was a period from 1918-1935 where Harlem, New York became a center of African American cultural creativity. As thousands of African Americans migrated north after World War I and the abolition of slavery, Harlem's nightclubs and theaters hosted legendary musicians like Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington, who helped establish jazz and blues as major American art forms. Though short-lived, the Harlem Renaissance had a profound and long-lasting influence on music and African American identity.
The document describes the evolution of big band jazz from the mid-1920s to the post-World War II era. It started with small instrumental groups performing classical and jazz music with some improvisation in the 1920s. In the 1930s, the bands got bigger and incorporated more improvisation and syncopated rhythms as swing music became popular. The swing era peaked from 1935-1945 with strong rhythm sections and many famous bandleaders. After World War II, big bands focused more on vocalists and became less popular as recording bans ended, marking the decline of the swing era and the rise of new modern big band styles.
During the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s, jazz music and dance flourished within the African American community in Harlem, New York. Jazz originated in the early 20th century in the United States and had its roots in African dance traditions. Major performers like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong influenced the Harlem Renaissance with their performances in nightclubs like the Cotton Club. The Cotton Club featured only black entertainers but was segregated, allowing only white patrons. Jazz became a popular music genre during this time, reaching audiences of diverse races. Music and dance were highly celebrated during the Harlem Renaissance.
The Harlem Renaissance started in the 1920s as a cultural movement where African Americans embraced their heritage through various art forms including music and dance. Jazz and blues became popular music genres during this time performed by famous musicians like Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong. Dances like the Charleston and jitterbug also rose to prominence and were performed by influential figures such as Josephine Baker and Bill "Bojangles" Robinson. The flourishing of African American music and dance in Harlem helped empower the community and influence wider American society.
The origins of jazz dance began with African slave culture being brought to America. Enslaved Africans used dance and music as a means of cultural expression and to cope with their circumstances. Elements of African dance were incorporated into minstrel shows and social dances in the late 19th century. Early jazz dances included the cakewalk, ragtime, and Charleston. Jazz dance evolved alongside jazz music in the early 20th century and incorporated influences from various cultures. It later diversified into styles like modern, swing, and musical theater dance. Jazz dance is characterized by fluid, syncopated movements that reflect the rhythms and emotions of jazz music.
The document provides information about music during the Harlem Renaissance period. It discusses how immense poverty and illness in upper Manhattan led African Americans to unite and redefine their culture, giving rise to the Harlem Renaissance. This new beginning allowed poets, musicians, actors, and artists to bring jazz, blues, and change to New York City. Famous musicians like Duke Ellington and Billie Holiday emerged and made important contributions, influencing both African American culture and wider American society through their talents and music.
Willie "The Lion" Smith was a pioneering jazz pianist born in 1897 who came to be known as one of the greatest jazz pianists of the 1920s. He performed in some of Harlem's top nightclubs and inspired younger musicians like Duke Ellington. Though overshadowed by peers later in his career, Smith recorded influential solo albums in the late 1930s and continued performing until his death in 1973, leaving behind a legacy as a master of stride piano and mentor to greats like Ellington.
The document summarizes four different types of music: classical music, pop music, reggae, and jazz. Classical music developed between 1750 and 1820 and balanced harmony and melody. Pop music retains a simple "verse-chorus-verse" structure and is catchy and melodic for mass appeal. It began truly succeeding in the 1960s with artists like Michael Jackson. Reggae originated in Jamaica and includes subgenres like roots reggae and dancehall. Jazz emerged in the late 1800s in the United States and has influenced and been influenced by other styles globally over the last century.
Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. He led his orchestra for over 50 years, composing most of their material. Ellington had an early interest in music and began playing professionally in his teens. He moved to New York in the 1920s where he gained success performing at the famous Cotton Club. Ellington developed a unique style of composition and orchestration that highlighted the talents of his individual musicians. He remained a prolific composer throughout his career, producing extended works and suites. Ellington received many honors in his lifetime and posthumously for his significant contributions to American music.
This document provides an overview of swing and big band music. It discusses the history and rise of swing in the 1930s and 1940s with bands led by Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, and Duke Ellington. Factors that led to the decline of swing after World War II include the war drafting band members and the rise of new genres like bebop. The document also outlines a revival of swing in the 1990s and provides ideas for incorporating swing music into classroom activities and lessons.
This document provides an overview of several genres of 20th century music, including jazz, country music, rock 'n' roll, and traditional pop music. For jazz, it outlines the history and origins in New Orleans, as well as styles such as swing, bebop, and Latin jazz. Country music originated in the southeastern US and features folk styles and ballads. Rock 'n' roll evolved from blues and incorporated infectious rhythms and syncopation. Traditional pop popularized vocalists accompanied by orchestras in the 1950s.
Jazz age and harlem renaissance presentation k l revision for embeddingMrsBrownMEH
The document summarizes the arts and culture of the 1920s, known as the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. Key points include:
- The Jazz Age saw the rise of jazz music and flappers, while the Harlem Renaissance was a cultural flowering of African American arts and literature in Harlem, New York.
- Notable figures from the Harlem Renaissance included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Bessie Smith was also a influential blues singer.
- These leaders drew from African American cultural roots and helped establish black culture and identity during the 1920s.
Professor Silver's Lindy and Jazz 101: The Hop's History and Harlem's Heroes
Jazz Dance and Music History Lecture at You Should Be Dancing...! Studios on January 10, 2016.
The 20th and 21st century saw a dramatic change in how music was recorded, distributed, and consumed. New technologies like recording, amplification, and broadcasting allowed music to reach global audiences and for new musical styles and forms to challenge traditional rules. Faster transportation also let musicians and fans travel more widely to perform or listen to different types of music. Overall, music became more accessible to both rich and poor due to inexpensive reproduction and transmission of high quality musical performances.
Jazz age and harlem renaissance presentation k l revision for embeddingMrsBrownMEH
The document summarizes the arts and culture of the Roaring 20s, including the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. It discusses the leaders in art, literature, and music during this time period such as Georgia O'Keeffe in art, F. Scott Fitzgerald in literature, and Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith in music. It also describes how the Harlem Renaissance influenced American life by establishing African American culture as a powerful force through the works of artists and writers like Jacob Lawrence and Langston Hughes.
The Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s saw the rise of large jazz ensembles known as big bands. These bands featured around 12-18 musicians divided into brass, reed, and rhythm sections. They performed complex arrangements written by composers like Duke Ellington that incorporated elements of classical music. Big bands played at dance halls and clubs, accompanying vocalists and fueling new dance crazes like swing. However, the music world remained segregated, with prominent black bandleaders like Ellington experiencing more success with white audiences. The Cotton Club in Harlem featured some of the most famous big bands of the era like Ellington's orchestra.
Jazz originated in New Orleans in the late 19th century as a fusion of African, European, and Caribbean musical influences. New Orleans was a diverse port city with a distinct culture that allowed slaves to retain elements of their culture, contributing to the development of jazz. Early jazz combined elements of marching band music and dance music into an improvised polyphonic style. Important early jazz musicians like Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton helped establish jazz in New Orleans before it spread to other cities during the Great Migration. The first jazz recordings in 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band helped popularize the genre on a national level.
- The document discusses two styles of popular music that emerged in the 1930s: swing and sweet. Swing had a focus on rhythm and syncopation while sweet had a focus on melody.
- Big band leaders like Fletcher Henderson, Glenn Miller, and Duke Ellington helped define and popularize these styles. Miller in particular was able to skillfully blend swing and sweet styles.
- Jazz music of the era also incorporated elements of swing but was considered more artistic compared to the commercially focused popular music of the time. Artists like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday helped bring jazz and blues influences into the mainstream.
The document traces the evolution of jazz styles from African roots in the late 19th century through various eras including ragtime, the jazz age, the big band era, bebop, rock-n-roll, Motown, disco, and the MTV era of the 1980s. Each era brought new popular dances that were influenced by social and musical trends of the time as jazz incorporated different styles and found expression through both music and dance.
This document discusses six main types of music: blues, rap, country, jazz, classical, and rock and roll. It provides brief descriptions of the origins and characteristics of each type. Blues originated in the 17th century among African slaves and has traditionally expressed sadness. Rap developed from rhyming lyrics spoken over hip hop music. Country music originated in the southern US as a blend of popular styles. Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 1920s, combining Western techniques with African American cultural influences. Classical music refers broadly to European art, church, and concert music from 1000 AD to present. Rock and roll evolved in the 1950s from rhythm and blues.
This document provides a summary of key developments in music during the 20th century. It discusses major events like the two world wars and technological advancements. Regarding music, it describes the rejection of traditional rules by composers and the emergence of diverse styles like Impressionism, Neoclassicism, and atonality. Major figures discussed include Debussy, Stravinsky, and the influence of jazz. Overall it gives a high-level overview of the radical changes in music during this period through the lens of technological, social, and artistic developments.
Jazz originated in the late 1800s as slaves from Africa began playing instruments and singing, forming the first style called ragtime. In the early 1900s, small bands formed and played jazz music in black communities, popularizing dixieland jazz. In the 1930s, big bands became popular and broadcast on the radio, known as swing music which was popular for dancing. Bebop emerged in the 1940s-50s as a faster, more dissonant style for musicians. Modal jazz in the late 1950s was based on musical modes while free jazz in the early 1960s removed tonality and structure. Fusion in the late 1960s blended rock and jazz using electric instruments.
This document provides an overview of the history and cultural context of tap dance. It discusses how tap dance evolved from the fusion of various African and European dance forms brought by slaves and plantation owners. Key developments included slaves using their feet for percussion after being banned from drums, and the growth of tap in minstrel shows, vaudeville, and Broadway musicals. The document highlights some influential tap dancers like "Master Juba", Bill Robinson, the Nicholas Brothers, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover who popularized tap and incorporated it into films. It also notes how tap dance declined but saw a revival through festivals starting in the 1980s.
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that took place in Harlem, New York in the 1920s-1930s. It featured a flourishing of African American art, music, theater, and literature. Some of the most prominent figures included Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald in jazz music, Langston Hughes in poetry, and Zora Neale Hurston and Claude McKay in literature. The movement celebrated African American identity and promoted racial pride and cultural nationalism in response to the social injustices of the time.
Jazz music originated from the blues music of African slaves brought to America. Blues songs expressed the sadness and struggles of slavery through improvised vocals and instruments like guitar or banjo. In New Orleans, blues, ragtime, and snippets of European classical music blended together to form early jazz. Instruments like saxophone, clarinet, and trombone became popular in jazz. Louis Armstrong was an influential early jazz trumpeter and bandleader in the 1920s who helped develop jazz styles in Chicago and New York. Later, jazz flourished in cities like Kansas City in the 1930s-40s before evolving into cool jazz and West Coast jazz styles in the 1950s that were popularized in recording studios in Los Angeles.
The document traces the origins and evolution of blues, jazz, and their influence in America. It discusses how blues began as songs of slavery and spread north along the Mississippi River, influencing early jazz styles like ragtime, Dixieland, and big band swing. It then covers how jazz developed techniques like improvisation and became an art form in the 1940s through innovators like Charlie Parker. In conclusion, the document notes how blues and jazz inspired many modern music genres and helped advance social changes.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. Prominent figures associated with the movement included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the emergence of the movement. Key figures associated with the Harlem Renaissance included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. The movement helped redefine understandings of African American culture and marked the beginning of black urban society in the United States.
Duke Ellington was an American composer, pianist, and bandleader who was one of the most influential figures in jazz. He led his orchestra for over 50 years, composing most of their material. Ellington had an early interest in music and began playing professionally in his teens. He moved to New York in the 1920s where he gained success performing at the famous Cotton Club. Ellington developed a unique style of composition and orchestration that highlighted the talents of his individual musicians. He remained a prolific composer throughout his career, producing extended works and suites. Ellington received many honors in his lifetime and posthumously for his significant contributions to American music.
This document provides an overview of swing and big band music. It discusses the history and rise of swing in the 1930s and 1940s with bands led by Benny Goodman, Louis Prima, and Duke Ellington. Factors that led to the decline of swing after World War II include the war drafting band members and the rise of new genres like bebop. The document also outlines a revival of swing in the 1990s and provides ideas for incorporating swing music into classroom activities and lessons.
This document provides an overview of several genres of 20th century music, including jazz, country music, rock 'n' roll, and traditional pop music. For jazz, it outlines the history and origins in New Orleans, as well as styles such as swing, bebop, and Latin jazz. Country music originated in the southeastern US and features folk styles and ballads. Rock 'n' roll evolved from blues and incorporated infectious rhythms and syncopation. Traditional pop popularized vocalists accompanied by orchestras in the 1950s.
Jazz age and harlem renaissance presentation k l revision for embeddingMrsBrownMEH
The document summarizes the arts and culture of the 1920s, known as the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. Key points include:
- The Jazz Age saw the rise of jazz music and flappers, while the Harlem Renaissance was a cultural flowering of African American arts and literature in Harlem, New York.
- Notable figures from the Harlem Renaissance included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and jazz musicians Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. Bessie Smith was also a influential blues singer.
- These leaders drew from African American cultural roots and helped establish black culture and identity during the 1920s.
Professor Silver's Lindy and Jazz 101: The Hop's History and Harlem's Heroes
Jazz Dance and Music History Lecture at You Should Be Dancing...! Studios on January 10, 2016.
The 20th and 21st century saw a dramatic change in how music was recorded, distributed, and consumed. New technologies like recording, amplification, and broadcasting allowed music to reach global audiences and for new musical styles and forms to challenge traditional rules. Faster transportation also let musicians and fans travel more widely to perform or listen to different types of music. Overall, music became more accessible to both rich and poor due to inexpensive reproduction and transmission of high quality musical performances.
Jazz age and harlem renaissance presentation k l revision for embeddingMrsBrownMEH
The document summarizes the arts and culture of the Roaring 20s, including the Jazz Age and Harlem Renaissance. It discusses the leaders in art, literature, and music during this time period such as Georgia O'Keeffe in art, F. Scott Fitzgerald in literature, and Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and Bessie Smith in music. It also describes how the Harlem Renaissance influenced American life by establishing African American culture as a powerful force through the works of artists and writers like Jacob Lawrence and Langston Hughes.
The Big Band Era of the 1930s and 1940s saw the rise of large jazz ensembles known as big bands. These bands featured around 12-18 musicians divided into brass, reed, and rhythm sections. They performed complex arrangements written by composers like Duke Ellington that incorporated elements of classical music. Big bands played at dance halls and clubs, accompanying vocalists and fueling new dance crazes like swing. However, the music world remained segregated, with prominent black bandleaders like Ellington experiencing more success with white audiences. The Cotton Club in Harlem featured some of the most famous big bands of the era like Ellington's orchestra.
Jazz originated in New Orleans in the late 19th century as a fusion of African, European, and Caribbean musical influences. New Orleans was a diverse port city with a distinct culture that allowed slaves to retain elements of their culture, contributing to the development of jazz. Early jazz combined elements of marching band music and dance music into an improvised polyphonic style. Important early jazz musicians like Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton helped establish jazz in New Orleans before it spread to other cities during the Great Migration. The first jazz recordings in 1917 by the Original Dixieland Jazz Band helped popularize the genre on a national level.
- The document discusses two styles of popular music that emerged in the 1930s: swing and sweet. Swing had a focus on rhythm and syncopation while sweet had a focus on melody.
- Big band leaders like Fletcher Henderson, Glenn Miller, and Duke Ellington helped define and popularize these styles. Miller in particular was able to skillfully blend swing and sweet styles.
- Jazz music of the era also incorporated elements of swing but was considered more artistic compared to the commercially focused popular music of the time. Artists like Louis Armstrong and Billie Holiday helped bring jazz and blues influences into the mainstream.
The document traces the evolution of jazz styles from African roots in the late 19th century through various eras including ragtime, the jazz age, the big band era, bebop, rock-n-roll, Motown, disco, and the MTV era of the 1980s. Each era brought new popular dances that were influenced by social and musical trends of the time as jazz incorporated different styles and found expression through both music and dance.
This document discusses six main types of music: blues, rap, country, jazz, classical, and rock and roll. It provides brief descriptions of the origins and characteristics of each type. Blues originated in the 17th century among African slaves and has traditionally expressed sadness. Rap developed from rhyming lyrics spoken over hip hop music. Country music originated in the southern US as a blend of popular styles. Jazz originated in New Orleans in the early 1920s, combining Western techniques with African American cultural influences. Classical music refers broadly to European art, church, and concert music from 1000 AD to present. Rock and roll evolved in the 1950s from rhythm and blues.
This document provides a summary of key developments in music during the 20th century. It discusses major events like the two world wars and technological advancements. Regarding music, it describes the rejection of traditional rules by composers and the emergence of diverse styles like Impressionism, Neoclassicism, and atonality. Major figures discussed include Debussy, Stravinsky, and the influence of jazz. Overall it gives a high-level overview of the radical changes in music during this period through the lens of technological, social, and artistic developments.
Jazz originated in the late 1800s as slaves from Africa began playing instruments and singing, forming the first style called ragtime. In the early 1900s, small bands formed and played jazz music in black communities, popularizing dixieland jazz. In the 1930s, big bands became popular and broadcast on the radio, known as swing music which was popular for dancing. Bebop emerged in the 1940s-50s as a faster, more dissonant style for musicians. Modal jazz in the late 1950s was based on musical modes while free jazz in the early 1960s removed tonality and structure. Fusion in the late 1960s blended rock and jazz using electric instruments.
This document provides an overview of the history and cultural context of tap dance. It discusses how tap dance evolved from the fusion of various African and European dance forms brought by slaves and plantation owners. Key developments included slaves using their feet for percussion after being banned from drums, and the growth of tap in minstrel shows, vaudeville, and Broadway musicals. The document highlights some influential tap dancers like "Master Juba", Bill Robinson, the Nicholas Brothers, Fred Astaire, Sammy Davis Jr., Gregory Hines, and Savion Glover who popularized tap and incorporated it into films. It also notes how tap dance declined but saw a revival through festivals starting in the 1980s.
The Harlem Renaissance was a cultural movement that took place in Harlem, New York in the 1920s-1930s. It featured a flourishing of African American art, music, theater, and literature. Some of the most prominent figures included Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald in jazz music, Langston Hughes in poetry, and Zora Neale Hurston and Claude McKay in literature. The movement celebrated African American identity and promoted racial pride and cultural nationalism in response to the social injustices of the time.
Jazz music originated from the blues music of African slaves brought to America. Blues songs expressed the sadness and struggles of slavery through improvised vocals and instruments like guitar or banjo. In New Orleans, blues, ragtime, and snippets of European classical music blended together to form early jazz. Instruments like saxophone, clarinet, and trombone became popular in jazz. Louis Armstrong was an influential early jazz trumpeter and bandleader in the 1920s who helped develop jazz styles in Chicago and New York. Later, jazz flourished in cities like Kansas City in the 1930s-40s before evolving into cool jazz and West Coast jazz styles in the 1950s that were popularized in recording studios in Los Angeles.
The document traces the origins and evolution of blues, jazz, and their influence in America. It discusses how blues began as songs of slavery and spread north along the Mississippi River, influencing early jazz styles like ragtime, Dixieland, and big band swing. It then covers how jazz developed techniques like improvisation and became an art form in the 1940s through innovators like Charlie Parker. In conclusion, the document notes how blues and jazz inspired many modern music genres and helped advance social changes.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. Prominent figures associated with the movement included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the emergence of the movement. Key figures associated with the Harlem Renaissance included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. The movement helped redefine understandings of African American culture and marked the beginning of black urban society in the United States.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the emergence of the movement. Key figures associated with the Harlem Renaissance included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Bessie Smith. The movement helped redefine understandings of African American culture and marked the beginning of black urban society in the United States.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. Prominent figures associated with the movement included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
The document provides background information on the Harlem Renaissance, which was a cultural movement centered in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City in the 1920s. It discusses how the Great Migration of African Americans from the rural South to northern cities contributed to the Harlem Renaissance. Prominent figures associated with the movement included painter Jacob Lawrence, poet Langston Hughes, and musicians Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong.
The Big Band Era occurred in the early-to-mid 20th century, when large ensembles known as "big bands" became extremely popular. Big bands typically had 17 musicians including saxophones, trumpets, trombones, and a rhythm section. In the 1930s-40s, Swing music emerged and was popularized by big band leaders like Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Glenn Miller. Big band music was an important part of American culture during this time and helped develop new styles of jazz, but its popularity declined after World War II as musical tastes changed. However, big bands and jazz have continued to evolve up to the present day.
The document provides an overview of great jazz singers from the past, including Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Joe Williams, Peggy Lee, Billy Eckstine, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, and Frank Sinatra. It discusses their careers, musical styles, and provides one or two musical examples for each. The last section honors Louis Armstrong as one of jazz's most influential innovators, describing his career and inclusion of his trumpet in the National Millennium Time Capsule to preserve artifacts of the 20th century for future generations.
This document provides a history of American music from Native American folk music to modern genres like hip hop, disco, and punk rock. It discusses the influences of African slave music and how spirituals and gospel developed. Key genres and developments discussed include ragtime, jazz pioneers like Louis Armstrong, the origins of country and bluegrass with Jimmy Rodgers, the rise of rock and roll with Bill Haley and Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley's impact, the British Invasion, psychedelic rock in the 1960s, disco and salsa in the 1970s, and the emergence of punk rock and hip hop in later decades. Important figures like John Philip Sousa, Scott Joplin, and Michael Jackson are also mentioned.
This document provides an overview of the history and genres of country music. It discusses the origins of country music in the folk music traditions of European immigrants. It outlines several genres of country music including honky tonk, rockabilly, the Nashville sound, outlaw country, and alt-country. Key developments included the popularity of country music radio programs in the 1930s-40s and the rise of the Nashville sound in the 1950s-60s which brought country to a wider audience. The document also provides examples of influential artists within several country music genres.
The document summarizes music trends through the decades of the 1900s-1960s. In the 1900s, music hall entertainment was popular in Britain. In the 1910s, New York companies commissioned songs and jazz emerged. The 1920s saw the rise of jazz and dance halls. The 1930s brought developments in radio, film and the invention of the bass guitar. Blues originated among black slaves and country western also emerged. The 1940s saw the popularity of boogie-woogie, Frank Sinatra, and the merging of genres. Rock and roll originated in the 1950s with Elvis Presley. The 1960s was dominated by rock, pop, and bands like The Beatles and Rolling Stones.
The document provides an overview of different types of music including art and music, kinds of modern music like jazz, R&B, soul, rock and roll, pop, dance music. It also discusses influences of jazz on modern music, funny stories about music, and thoughts about music from various philosophers and musicians.
Radio became a widespread household item in the 1930s, capable of broadcasting music to large audiences over long distances. This led to the rise of big bands playing jazz in large performance halls and ballrooms to accommodate larger audiences. Pioneers like Fletcher Henderson and Benny Goodman led influential big bands that explored the instrumentation possibilities of large ensembles. Benny Goodman in particular gained massive popularity in the 1930s and 1940s, helping spark the Swing Era where big band jazz conquered global musical expression.
The document discusses the views of W.E.B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter on African American support for World War I. Du Bois believed support would lead to racial equality at home, while Trotter condemned Du Bois' approach and favored protesting. It also summarizes the factors contributing to the Harlem Renaissance, including the Great Migration, trends toward cultural experimentation, and the rise of black intellectualism in Harlem. Finally, it provides background on jazz origins in New Orleans and its key elements of improvisation and swing.
Swingin Through Time Fascinating Facts About Swing Music.pdfSwing Street Radio
Swing music originated in the 1920s in America as a fusion of ragtime, blues, and early jazz. It grew tremendously popular during the 1930s and 1940s as big bands led by artists like Duke Ellington and Benny Goodman spread the genre's energetic beats and improvisational style. Key events like Goodman's 1938 Carnegie Hall concert helped establish swing as a respected art form. The Lindy Hop dance craze further fueled swing's popularity, as did its inclusion in Hollywood musicals. While swing's prominence declined after World War II with the rise of new genres, it maintains a devoted following to this day among jazz fans and dancers.
Alternative rock originated in the 1980s as a genre that broke from pop music trends and had more focused and honest lyrics. It includes subgenres like grunge, punk rock, and power pop. Throughout the 80s, alternative rock was mainly underground but some songs achieved commercial success. In the following decades, it took on a more edgy punk rock sound from bands like Green Day and Nickelback.
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Top swing artists that emerged from the harlem renaissance
1. Top Swing Artists that Emerged from the Harlem Renaissance
In the early 20th century, African-American families began migrating from Black Bohemia to Harlem,
a neighborhood around New York City due to several factors such as the occurrence of natural disasters
and World War I. Famously known as The Great Migration, this population explosion of African-
American families turned Harlem into an epicenter of the cultural revolution of the blacks. If you have
been a hardcore fan of swing & jazz, then you must have heard the term ‘Harlem Renaissance’. Yes,
you’ve guessed it right. It is this socio-cultural revolution that has been popularly termed as renaissance
centered in Harlem. During this golden age of dance, music, art, and performances, many black artists
came to the fore of popularity. Even to this day, their songs are played on big band swing music radio.
Do you want to know the artists who were intertwined with the Harlem Renaissance? Here, we will
discuss and pay attribute to such musicians who are and will be etched in our hearts forever.
Louis Armstrong – Born in New Orleans, Louis Armstrong played in small bands in Chicago. But in
the late 1920s, Armstrong made his headway in NYC’s Harlem neighborhood. His first break in career
came when he got the opportunity for playing music for the Fletcher Henderson Band in New York
City. As he became a part of the most popular jazz band of Harlem, Louis Armstrong impacted the
Northern audience tremendously. With his unique solos, the jazz legend introduced swing elements into
the band’s music arrangement. Apart from music, Armstrong made his presence felt in the field of
visual entertainment by becoming the first African-American artist to feature in a Hollywood movie.
2. Duke Ellington – With over a thousand compositions to his credit, Duke Ellington moved from
Washington DC to New York City with his music band. By virtue of his talent and experience, Ellington
soon got the opportunity of performing at the famous Kentucky Club in NYC. Also, securing a three-
year agreement of performing at the Cotton Club added a feather to the achievements of the band.
Although he performed across regions and continents, Duke Ellington remained strongly connected to
the socio-cultural fabric of New York City. In fact, the signature tune of the band ‘Take the A Train’
was based on a subway line in NYC. In 1974, Ellington breathed his last and was buried in Bronx of
New York City.
Billie Holiday – Popularly known as Lady Day, Billie Holiday started her career as a singer by
performing at the night clubs of Harlem. After being noticed by John Hammond, the famous music
producer, Holiday got her big break of recording for Benny Goodman’s orchestra. Although she
performed regularly for the elite white audience, Billie Holiday was unafraid of talking about the plight
of the black people through her music. In 1935, the singer gave back to back hits with ‘Miss Brown to
you’ and ‘What a Little Moonlight Can Do’. Want to listen to these golden compositions once again?
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Fats Waller – Any discussion on the Harlem Renaissance would remain incomplete without talking
about Fats Waller, the incredibly talented jazz pianist. With wonderful compositions like ‘Honeysuckle
Rose’ and ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’, the musician laid the groundwork for jazz piano. Born and brought up
in New York City, Waller was only 15 when he started performing in the Lincoln Theatre. Apart from
featuring frequently in New York-based radio and entertainment shows, the artist also appeared in a
handful of Hollywood movies. Even though he secured engagements in Chicago and Philadelphia,
Waller was rooted in Harlem until he passed away.
Conclusion – The Harlem Renaissance contributed heavily towards the development of modern jazz &
swing as well as manifested the cultural legacy of the African-American communities. Even after so
many decades, the socio-cultural implications stemming from this renaissance are still deeply rooted in
the social fabric of America. To keep alive the spirit and impact of such legendary musicians, you can
tune into swing jazz radio and encourage your friends and family to do the same.
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