THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
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the repeal of Prohibition.
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giving jobs to many new Harlem residents.
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the birth of many new dance steps.
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rising levels of literacy.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Renaissance and Dance-Black New York. Social dance played an important role during the Harlem Renaissance. Dance helped African Americans escape from the harsh economic realities that they faced at their monotonous jobs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The syncopated rhythms and improvisation in Blues music attracted new listeners during the Harlem Renaissance. This unique sound meant that no two performances would sound the same. Bessie Smith and Billie Holiday popularized Blues and jazz vocals at this time.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jazz during the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance was about giving a voice to the experiences of African Americans, and nothing gave expression to the African American experience better than jazz. Jazz was born out of the Black experience in America, basically fusing African and European musical traditions.