Duke Ellington

behavior, he did not fold because that was his way of entertaining people. An ideal citizen is first true to himself and does not let anyone dictate his actions. Our second musician is Duke Ellington, who stayed committed to helping the less fortunate members of his race even as his celebrity increased. Ellington understood that his position as one of the best composers of the day meant he had a responsibility to decry racism and champion the accomplishments of the American Negro, so he became a…

Deborah Kaye Allen, known as Debbie Allen is one of America’s brightest stars. She is a famous actress, dancer and choreographer. She was born on January 16, 1950 in Houston, Texas. She is the third child of poet and director Vivian Ayers, and orthodontist Arthur Allen. Debbie was 3 when she began dancing. By age 8 she set her goals and was determined to be a professional dancer. In 1957, Deborah’s parents divorced. This divorcee left Vivian, Debbie’s mother as the main caregiver or her…

The 1920’s were an exciting time for the people of the United States of America. With technological advancements, the development and occurrence of flappers, and the number of people trying to achieve the American Dream, it is no wonder why this decade is so often referred to as “The Roaring Twenties” (History Learning Site). One of the most relevant characteristics of the twenties was the newly popular jazz music, which took everyone by storm. Through the popularity and influence of jazz,…

The Hidden History of Carnegie Hall One of the world’s most prestigious concert halls, Carnegie Hall has been a fixture in New York City for well over a century now. Since 1891, this iconic venue has hosted some of the most famous and respected musical artists from around the world and become known as one of the country’s most venerated performing arts centers. Few people, however, know the hidden history of the famous venue, such as the important played in popularizing rock and roll music and…

The music concert 9066 Music Behind Barbed Wire was the ending cumulation of the events done throughout the semester to honor the 75th anniversary of Manzanar. Inside the university theatre the crowd was coming in, soon the theater was packed with a variety of people from the community and students. The evening event started fifteen minutes late, and then we were welcomed by the Dean of the college of arts and humanities Mitch Avila. He discussed how throughout the semester they had several…

Jazz is one of the greatest genres of music. Jazz was the single, greatest influence of music in the 20th century. Jazz made dancing to music popular and evolutionized dances. It gave African Americans an important role in the 1920s. Jazz music led to the creation of new music genres and this made Jazz a great thing to remember in the 20s. Jazz music influenced dancing to music and new types of dance moves that go with music. Types of dance moves like the Charleston involved partners dancing…

Many events occurred during the twentieth century, some good and some bad. Two world wars happened and the beginning of a cold war between Russia and the United States. There were also many new advances in technology, for instance sound recordings, computers, humans walking on the moon and the internet. The beginning of the twentieth century called for a time for revolt and fundamental changes in the music world since the baroque period. A variety of styles, music styles evolved during this time…

The 1920’s, commonly known as the roaring 20’s, was a time of rapid change. With the workweek shorten to 5 days a week and the average minimum wage rising, people now had the time and the money to do other things. Entertainment became a big part of every American life. It did matter if they were seeking Jazz, Blues, Drama or a good read, entertainment was around every corner. African American during this time began fleeing to the North in belief that they will find acceptance and employment.…

Anastasia Heinze Mr. Summers Honors English 11 15 October 2015 Music. Culture. History. American ragtime, jazz, and blues, is affected by society; much like American pop and rap music today. The 1920’s American culture was a profound, racy, yet brilliant era. American culture was made up of change, racism, and iconic music. The ending of the World War I in 1918 made an immense impact on American culture. The portrayal of women was altering, new music was being discovered, and the economy was…

The Gala featured music played by some pretty heavy hitters from the Big Band Era including band leader Johnny Vana as their conductor, and Vocalist Bill A. Jones. Bill sang some classic hits from the era and the band played a variety of music from the big band era for about three hours. The set list included: Chicago – Frank Sinatra (V) composed by Fred Fisher New York, New York – Frank Sinatra (V) composed by John Kander with lyrics by Fred Ebb It’s Been a Long, Long Time – Bing Crosby…