Artists of Harlem Renaissance
Who wrote "The Negro Speaks of Rivers"?
Langston Hughes
What club’s decor featured a plantation theme?
The Cotton Club
What was the hallmark genre of the Harlem Renaissance, blending African rhythms, blues, and ragtime with improvisational elements?
Jazz!
Who wrote the song "It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)."?
Duke Ellington
What theatre was one of the first ones to allow African American audiences?
The Apollo Theater
Originating from African American folk traditions, blues featured soulful lyrics about hardship, love, and longing, typically accompanied by simple, repetitive instrumental melodies.
Artists such as Bessie Smith, Ma Rainey, and Blind Lemon Jefferson.
Blues!
What was Jacob Lawrences occupation?
Painter and visual artist
What venue had a pool in the middle of the club where synchronized swimmers performed?
Small’s Paradise!
A subgenre of jazz that gained popularity during the Harlem Renaissance, characterized by its smooth rhythm and "swinging" feel, which made it highly danceable.
Artists: Count Basie, Benny Goodman, and Cab Calloway.
Swing
Who was known as the "Empress of the Blues."
Bessie Smith!
What ballroom was
Savoy Ballroom!
A musical style that's known for its syncopated rhythms and upbeat tempo. It's often performed on the piano, but it can also be played on other instruments.
Artists: Scott Joplin and James Scott.
Ragtime!
What famous novelist was the only black student at Barnard College which also wrote "Their Eyes Were Watching God"?
Zora Neale Hurston
Which club
Connie’s Inn
Religious folk songs that originated in the African American community, blending African traditions with Christian themes, often expressing hope and faith.