Although the Savoy Ballroom on Lenox Avenue was a renowned venue for swing dancing and jazz, immortalized in the popular song “Stompin’ At The Savoy”, the Apollo Theater has been the most lasting physical legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. The Apollo opened its doors on 125th Street on January 26, 1914, in a former burlesque [...]
Archive for December 14, 2009
61. The Harlem Renaissance Series: Billie Holiday (Lady Sings the Blues)
Posted: December 14, 2009 in African American, Black entertainment, Black History, Black Pride, CultureTags: Apollo Theater, Billie Holiday, Harlem Renaissance, Lady Day
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