Jazz Roots: How Harlem’s Clubs Forged Musical Legacies
The Cultural Crucible: Harlem’s Clubs as Foundations of Jazz Innovation In the 1920s, Harlem’s nightlife became the beating heart of American music through vibrant clubs that served as crucibles of artistic innovation. Venues like the Cotton Club and Savoy Ballroom drew African American composers, musicians, and improvisers from across the diaspora, creating a fertile ground […]