The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance touched all the bases....art, music and
literature.....
The Harlem Reniassance was a period of outstanding literary vigour
and creativity that took place in the 1920's, changing the character
of literature created by Black Americans.
The Harlem Reniassance describes the work of black novelists and
poets who lived in the Harlem district of New York City during the
1920's and early 1930's.The Great Depression caused the Harlem group
of writers to scatter; many were forced to leave New York or to take
other jobs to tide them over the hard times. A lot of art work was
also produced during this time.
During this period of time jazz, urban blues and slave songs were
very popular. New Orleans, Chicago and Kansas City were places where
the music was discovered. Duke Ellington's "Washingtonians", Charlie
Irvis, Joe Nanton, June Clark and Bubber Miley were very popular
musician during this time.
The black theater grew during this period of time. The Lafayette and
Lincoln were very big theaters. Many young black actors performed in
these theaters. Ethel Waters and Noble Sissle were very popular
entertainers in these theaters.
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