harlem Grooves
Fascinating Rhythms!
Sing along and tap your feet to the music of Louis Armstrong, the father of jazz. Fats Waller, Billy Holiday, and Cab Callaway.
Journey into African American musical heritage and an era when the music of “The Duke” filled the streets and airwaves with infectious rhythms during the height of the Jazz Age.
An entertaining multimedia performance travels through time to highlight the artistry of the legends of the Harlem Renaissance. Learn about creative writers Langston Hughes, Zora Neal Hurston, and more. Explore the imaginative works of visual artists Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, and sculptor Augusta Savage. Don’t miss the “red hot” Harlem Grooves!
“Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes
Program Includes:
- Live Commentary
- Live Musical Performance
- Integrated Video Projection
PROGRAM DURATION: 45 Minutes
PROGRAM MATERIALS: Teaching Resource Guides
CORE CURRICULUM & TOPICS:
Harlem Renaissance, Arts & Humanities, Social Activism, Language Arts, Social Studies, African American History and Culture, Politics, Jazz Age, Music Education
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Testimonials
WHAT our customers SAY
Director, DEI
“Our students thoroughly enjoyed your The Harlem Grooves performance. They are still raving about the program.”
Dean of Diversity
“The Harlem Grooves is one of many programs we’ve brought to our campus. Your presentations are always educational and entertaining.”
Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
“Everyone in attendance enjoyed your engaging presentation. Thank you for your message of diversity."