The Migration also had a profound effect on African-American culture and life, including the famous Harlem Renaissance in New York and major political activism in other cities (History, Art, & Archives). For musicians, the move to Chicago, where the recording industry’s strong presence provided the opportunity to make records, led to many of these Great Migration musicians gaining fame and recognition (Sweet Home Chicago – Chicago, n.d.). Musicians that gained fame during this time include Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Magic Sam, and many other well-known artists in music history. Chicago became a prominent musical tourist destination and eventually became home to the Chicago Blues Festival (Sweet Home Chicago – Chicago,
The Migration also had a profound effect on African-American culture and life, including the famous Harlem Renaissance in New York and major political activism in other cities (History, Art, & Archives). For musicians, the move to Chicago, where the recording industry’s strong presence provided the opportunity to make records, led to many of these Great Migration musicians gaining fame and recognition (Sweet Home Chicago – Chicago, n.d.). Musicians that gained fame during this time include Bo Diddley, Sonny Boy Williamson, Magic Sam, and many other well-known artists in music history. Chicago became a prominent musical tourist destination and eventually became home to the Chicago Blues Festival (Sweet Home Chicago – Chicago,