USA HISTORY

THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929

ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
All of these were famous musical artists during the jazz age EXCEPT
A
Bessie Smith
B
Langston Hughes
C
Louis Armstrong
D
Duke Ellington
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Some of the most celebrated names in American music regularly performed in Harlem-Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller and Cab Calloway, often accompanied by elaborate floor shows.

Detailed explanation-2: -Through his poetry, novels, plays, essays, and children’s books, he promoted equality, condemned racism and injustice, and celebrated African American culture, humor, and spirituality.

Detailed explanation-3: -As a wannabe songwriter, Langston Hughes traveled with his record collection. He composed songs, song lyrics, and even wrote a children’s introductory book on jazz.

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