Renaissance was given its name because it perfectly described the traditional, artistic and cultural outbreak that took place in Harlem, New York in the early nineteen hundreds. During this time Harlem was a place that helped pave the way for many black writers, musicians, poets, photographers and artists.
The Harlem Renaissance brought upon amazing musicians such as Billie Holiday, Chick Webb, and Louis Armstrong. Many people describe the great Billie Holiday as a “social phenomenon”. She was…
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