Harlem Renaissance and Jazz History

The transcript explores the profound influence of jazz on Gershwin, highlighting Harlem as the epicenter of jazz in the 1920s. It delves into the vibrant Harlem jazz scene, featuring iconic performers like Louis Armstrong and Duke Ellington. The narrative also touches on the broader cultural impact of Harlem, known as the Harlem Renaissance, and the emergence of the New Negro movement, which emphasized cultural pride and contributions to American culture.

Which composer was deeply influenced by jazz and wrote 'Rhapsody in Blue'?

• George Gershwin

• Bessie Smith

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

Where was the capital of jazz in the 1920s?

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• Harlem

• Los Angeles

Who was known as the essence of black music and was a prominent figure in jazz?

• George Gershwin

• Louis Armstrong

• Edward Kennedy Ellington

• Bessie Smith

What was the name of the club where Duke Ellington's music was first broadcasted?

• The Village Vanguard

• The Cotton Club

• The Apollo Theater

• The Blue Note

Why did people from all over the U.S. visit Harlem in the 1920s?

• To see Broadway shows

• To experience its vibrant nightlife and music

• To attend political rallies

• To visit historical landmarks

What was Harlem contributing to America's culture besides music?

• Culinary arts

• Technological innovations

• Political, social, and cultural activity

• Fashion trends

What term was used to describe the cultural movement in Harlem during the 1920s?

• The Black Arts Movement

• The Roaring Twenties

• The Harlem Renaissance

• The Jazz Age

What idea was born in Harlem that emphasized pride in black identity?

• The Black Panther Party

• The Harlem Globetrotters

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The New Negro

What was Harlem considered to be for many African Americans during the Renaissance?

• A forgotten neighborhood

• A temporary refuge

• A place of struggle

• The promised land