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Harlem Renaissance. Harlem Renaissance. 1920s and 30s Based primarily in Harlem A flowering of African American art, literature, and music. Characteristics. Created a consciousness about what it meant to be a black American Sought to break down racial stereotypes
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Harlem Renaissance • 1920s and 30s • Based primarily in Harlem • A flowering of African American art, literature, and music
Characteristics • Created a consciousness about what it meant to be a black American • Sought to break down racial stereotypes • Emphasized and celebrated the creative ability of black Americans
William JohnsonJesus and 3 Marys William JohnsonSelf Portrait with Bandana
Lois Mailou JonesThe Lovers Lois Mailou JonesLes Fetiches
African American origins Based on “blue” notes and chords Slightly lower pitch than major scale Bessie SmithSt. Louis Blues One of the best known blues songs Rich, deep alto voice used to convey emotion Blues
Big Band & Swing • No microphones meant that musicians increased band size to increase sound • Little room for improvisation • Dominant American pop music in 30s and 40s
Duke EllingtonSatin Doll Composer Pianist Band leader Pulitzer prize winner Big Band
Jazz • Distinctly American • Early 20th Century • Improvised solos • Polyrhythms
Louis ArmstrongWest End Blues Virtuoso on the trumpet Improvisation passes from trumpet other instruments Scat singing Jazz
Different form of jazz Faster tempos More intricate melodies Charlie Parker & Dizzy Gillespie KoKo Saxophone – Charlie Parker Trumpet – Dizzy Gillespie Bebop
Origins in Sub-Saharan Africa Used in public gatherings Cab Calloway Jazz singer Band leader Actor Call and Response
Cab Calloway Minnie the Moocher Hi De Ho Man
