African-American Entertainment in Baltimore
Take a journey back in time to Pennsylvania Avenue, the heart of Baltimore's African-American community. From 1930-1980, Baltimore played a pivotal role in the success of Black performers like The Ink Spots, Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis Jr., Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald. Experience the liveliest nightclubs, including the Royal Theater, Regent Theater, Sphinx, and Club Casino. Celebrate Baltimore's rich musical heritage with African-American Entertainment.
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Take a journey back in time to the Pennsylvania Avenue of years gone by, the heart of Baltimore's African-American community, where the streets pulsed with energy and upbeat music. From 1930 to 1980, Baltimore played a pivotal role in the success of Black performers like The Ink Spots, Cab Calloway, Sammy Davis Jr., Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald, among many others. The Avenue's liveliest nightclubs, such as the famed Royal Theater, the Regent Theater, the Sphinx, and Club Casino, throbbed with excitement and lively rhythms until the early hours of the morning. Together with the DJs and promoters who helped develop the city's musical talents, and the people who just wanted to have a good time, African-American Entertainment in Baltimorecelebrates the city's rich musical heritage.
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Subject: History
Brand: Arcadia Publishing
Publisher Date: 06/10/2003
Dimensions: 9.25 x 6.50 x 0.28
UPC: 9780738515137
Pages: 128