African-American Entertainment in Baltimore
African-American Entertainment in Baltimore (Maryland) (Black America Series)
Rosa Pryor-Trusty; Tonya Taliaferro,
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 0738515132
DDC: 973
Edition: Paperback; 2003-06-15
Summary:
African-American Entertainment in Baltimore captures the brilliance
of the cityís 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
cityís 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 Avenueís 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 cityís
musical talents. Ý
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