The Harlem Renaissance
movie
View on VideBits →Chronicling the Harlem Renaissance era, this retrospective documentary tracks the origins of the soulful music of the period, along with the challenges many of the genre's artists faced when trying to gain recognition within conventional society. Included are anecdotes from musicians and historians, plus footage of performances and interviews with Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Count Basie and more.
Cast & crew
Cab Calloway · Lena Horne · Count Basie · Louis Jordan · Dizzy Gillespie · Bill Robinson · Duke Ellington · Nat King Cole · Louis Armstrong · Marino Amoruso · Charlie Parker