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harlem Grooves

Fascinating Rhythms!

Experience the vibrant pulse of the Harlem Renaissance through an immersive multimedia performance. Tap your feet to the legendary sounds of Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Billie Holiday, and Cab Calloway, and relive the era when Duke Ellington’s infectious rhythms dominated the airwaves.
 
This journey through African American heritage celebrates the period’s greatest visionaries. Beyond the music, you will explore the transformative literature of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston, and witness the iconic visual artistry of Romare Bearden, Aaron Douglas, and sculptor Augusta Savage. Don’t miss this “red hot” tribute to the legends who shaped American culture.

“Hold fast to your dreams, for without them life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.”
Langston Hughes

This program offers a transformative experience that combines entertainment with essential cultural education.
 

 

  • Celebrate Cultural Icons: You will experience the “infectious rhythms” of jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, and Duke Ellington, who redefined American music and broke down racial barriers.

 

  • Experience a Pivotal Era: The Harlem Renaissance was the first African-American-led cultural movement, fostering a new spirit of self-determination and pride that eventually laid the foundation for the Civil Rights Movement.

 

  • Dynamic Multimedia Storytelling: Unlike static history, this program uses “red hot” multimedia performances to turn historical facts into emotional, lived experiences, making it easier to connect with the past.

 

  • Explore Interdisciplinary Genius: You will see how different art forms influenced one another, from the literature of Langston Hughes and Zora Neale Hurston to the pioneering visual works of Romare Bearden and Augusta Savage.

 

  • Gain Contemporary Insight: Learning about these historic struggles and triumphs helps you better understand modern issues of identity and social justice in America today.

 

  • Enrich Your Musical Perspective: This journey highlights the deep roots of African American musical heritage, showing how the innovations of the 1920s still influence

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

    Mansfield University

    Director, DEI

    “Our students thoroughly enjoyed your The Harlem Grooves performance. They are still raving about the program.”

      Arcadia University

      Dean of Diversity

      “The Harlem Grooves is one of many programs we’ve brought to our campus. Your presentations are always educational and entertaining.”

        Lock haven University

        Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

        “Everyone in attendance enjoyed your engaging presentation. Thank you for your message of diversity."