THE ROARING 20S 1920 1929
ART AND CULTURE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE
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The south (like New Orleans)
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New York
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The midwest
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Mexico
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Detailed explanation-1: -Some say jazz grew out the drumming and Voodoo rituals that took place in New Orleans’ Congo Square before the Civil War. Others say jazz was born in 1895, the year Buddy Bolden started his first band.
Detailed explanation-2: -Jazz was born in New Orleans about 100 years ago (early 20th century), but its roots can be found in the musical traditions of both Africa and Europe; in fact, some people say that jazz is a union of African and European music. 1. From African music, jazz got its: a.
Detailed explanation-3: -New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz. Learn about the rich history of the area’s famous jazz musicians and their continuing influence on jazz in New Orleans and the rest of the world. Listen to legends at Preservation Hall.
Detailed explanation-4: -The early development of jazz in New Orleans is most associated with the popularity of bandleader Charles “Buddy” Bolden, an “uptown” cornetist whose charisma and musical power became legendary. After playing briefly with Charley Galloway’s string band in 1894, Bolden formed his own group in 1895.