Harlem Renaissance 1 - Jackson, Haley, Abbie, Caitlin

Jazz was the sound of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, it was the peoples music even with all of the trouble of accepting colored people. Harlem Renaissance music was defined by the lively clubs and characters who constantly improved and modified jazz's sound. Lots of people were into playing and listening to jazz. Jazz was first documented in New Orleans in the 1920's, it was a fusion of marches, ragtime, popular songs, and the blues. Nightclubs like the Savoy Ballroom, the Apollo Theater, and the Cotton Club were perfect venues to play at so that everyone could enjoy the sounds of jazz. "Crazy Blues" is considered the first blues song, it was recorded by Mamie Smith and with today's standards it is a platinum hit! Bessie smith was another very popular singer right after Mamie Smith. Everyone was into jazz music at the time, whether you were white or black everyone enjoyed it and loved dancing to it! Harlem Renaissance music was more than just music, for many, jazz was a way of life. AbbieHaleyJackson