vocabulary
turbulent
violent, problematic
True or false, Ella was a solo artist.
False
African American migration in 1915-1918 was from _______ to _________.
What type of artist was Ella Fitzgerald?
ex. Musician, sculptor, singer, painter, writer
Singer
What instrument did Miles Davis play?
the trumpet
scarce
Not having enough of something
How old was Ella when her mother died?
15
Name 3 different types of artists.
singers, musicians, painters, sculptors.
What type of artist was Miles Davis?
musician
In what Disney movie did Miles have the song "Some Day My Prince Will Come"?
Snow White
indignities
bringing shame, hurting someone's pride
Why was it difficult for her to get booked in certain areas?
Certain clubs were still extremely racist.
Why were African Americans not happy with what they found in the North
They found jobs were scarce, people were still racist, segregation
What type of artist was Louis Armstrong? 2 things
Trumpeter and singer
What profession was Miles' father?
dentist
Unprecedented
never done or know before.
What male singer had a huge influence on Ella's music career?
Louis Armstrong
Give an example of segregation
separate bathrooms, drinking fountains, sitting
What type of artist was Alain Locke?
Writer
Why did his marriage end?
he was physically abusive, very jealous
sharecropping
Person rents land and then the other person grows crops. Owner of land gets part of the profits.
Why did Ella not get remarried?
Her career was more important to her and it took a lot of her time
What was the goal of the "Mecca of the New Negro"
celebrate African American culture and challenge damaging racist stereotypes.
What type of artist was Nella Larsen?
Writer
What was the crowd's reaction to Miles' voice the first time he stepped on stage after his surgery?
they laughed at him.