African-American Entertainment in Baltimore

Nonfiction, Art & Architecture, Photography, Pictorials, History, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, African-American Studies, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book African-American Entertainment in Baltimore by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro, Arcadia Publishing Inc.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro ISBN: 9781439612378
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: June 10, 2003
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing Language: English
Author: Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
ISBN: 9781439612378
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: June 10, 2003
Imprint: Arcadia Publishing
Language: English
African-American Entertainment in Baltimore captures the brilliance of the city's musical heritage from 1930 to 1980. This educational and entertaining volume invites readers to take a visual trip down memory lane to the days when Pennsylvania Avenue, the heart of the city's African-American community, vibrated with life. Celebrated within these pages are entertainers such as The Ink Spots, Sonny Til & the Orioles, Illinois Jacquet, Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr., Slappy White, Pearl Bailey, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald; The Avenue's hottest nightspots and theaters including the legendary Royal Theater, The Regent Theater, the Sphinx, and Club Casino; and the DJs and promoters who helped cultivate the city's musical talents.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
African-American Entertainment in Baltimore captures the brilliance of the city's musical heritage from 1930 to 1980. This educational and entertaining volume invites readers to take a visual trip down memory lane to the days when Pennsylvania Avenue, the heart of the city's African-American community, vibrated with life. Celebrated within these pages are entertainers such as The Ink Spots, Sonny Til & the Orioles, Illinois Jacquet, Cab Calloway, Lionel Hampton, Sammy Davis Jr., Slappy White, Pearl Bailey, Billie Holiday, and Ella Fitzgerald; The Avenue's hottest nightspots and theaters including the legendary Royal Theater, The Regent Theater, the Sphinx, and Club Casino; and the DJs and promoters who helped cultivate the city's musical talents.

More books from Arcadia Publishing Inc.

Cover of the book The Lackawanna Railroad in Northeastern Pennsylvania by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Santa Barbara in Vintage Postcards by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Distilled in Oregon by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Lost Nashville by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Vermont Prohibition by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Marion County in Vintage Postcards by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Capital Beer by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Jim Thorpe (Mauch Chunk) by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Cheboygan by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Trimper's Rides by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Haunted Seguin by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Diamond Bar by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Martin County by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Mahanoy Area by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
Cover of the book Susquehanna County by Rosa Pryor-Trusty, Tonya Taliaferro
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy