THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
Question
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All of these were famous musical artists during the jazz age EXCEPT
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Bessie Smith
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Langston Hughes
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Louis Armstrong
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Duke Ellington
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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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