African-American Entertainment in Baltimore
| Author | : Rosa Pryor-Trusty |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 134 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0738515132 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780738515137 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (32 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: 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.
