Bessie Smith
Bessie was known as the empress of?
What is The Blues
Armstrong was famous for playing this brass instrument in jazz music.
what is trumpet
Duke Ellington was known for playing this keyboard instrument.
what is piano
How did the Harlem Renaissance start?
The abolishment of slavery.
How did the Harlem Renaissance shape the community?
Introduced Black culture to the world.
Her songs often expressed struggles related to this issue of unfair treatment based on race.
what is racism
Armstrong was part of this musical genre that grew during the Harlem Renaissance.
what is jazz
This famous Harlem nightclub is where Duke Ellington and his orchestra gained national attention in the 1920s
what is the Cotton Club
When did the Harlem renaissance start?
1920
What controversy happened during the Harlem Renasisance?
Separated public places.
Many of her songs focused on the hardships faced by women in this social class.
what is working class
Louise played about ___ performances per year
what is 300
Ellington selected musicians not just for skill, but for their unique musical ___
what is personality/ style
What is the Harlem Renaissance?
Cultural movement in the 1920's centered in Harlem celebrating Black art music and literature.
Why were the white residence upset about the movement?
They had recources runnings short.
This major record label released many of Bessie Smith’s most famous blues recordings in the 1920s.
What is Columbia Records
Even after doctors told him to rest, Armstrong continued doing this activity
what is performing
a 14 minute jazz piece celebrating the vibrancy and culture of Harlem in New York City
What is "Harlem"
Why did jazz and blues become very popular during the Harlem Renaissance?
To express there hardships and lives during the time.
What was made for the music to be expressed secretly?
Speakeasy'S
Despite criticism, Bessie Smith stayed true to this—her real personality and experiences.
what is her personality/ true self
This vocal style, using improvised syllables instead of words, was popularized by Armstrong.
what is scat singing
Ellington was known for leading this type of large jazz ensemble made up of many musicians.
what is jazz orchestra
What are the Harlem Renaissance?
This decade in the United States, often called the “Roaring Twenties,” was when the Harlem Renaissance flourished as African American artists, writers, and musicians gained national attention.
How many African American artist were famous and well known after the movement?
564