Black Swan Records, The Legendary Harlem Jazz, And Blues Label, 1921
Black Swan Records was the first jazz, blues, gospel, opera arias, spirituals, and blues record label founded in 1921 in Harlem, New York.
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Harlem’s Lucille “Queen Victoria,” Hegamin Singer At Black Swan Records
Lucille Nelson Hegamin, aka “Queen Victoria,” November 29, 1894 – March 1, 1970, was an American singer and entertainer and an early African-American blues recording artist in Harlem, NY.
Legendary Harlemite Hattie King Reavis, Worked At The Lafayette Theatre, Black Swan Records And More
Hattie King Reavis, also known as H. King Reavis or Hattie Beatrice Reavis, November 18, 1890 – March 12, 1970, was a singer, song writer, and theater performer who lived in Harlem, NY.
Before Dipset, It Was W. C. Handy’s And Harry Pace’s Black Swan Records In Harlem
Before the Dipset crew took over Harlem, Black Swan Records was an American jazz and blues record label founded in 1921 in Harlem, New York. It was the first widely distributed label to be owned, operated, and marketed to African Americans.
Harry Pace’s World, Handy, Du Bois, Waters, The Black Swan Records And More In Harlem
Harry Herbert Pace, January 6, 1884 – July 19, 1943, was an African-American music publisher and insurance executive, and the founder of Black Swan Records in 1922 based at 2289 Seventh Avenue in Harlem, NY.
African American Art From Harlem To Hollywood Raise $4 M At Swann Galleries
“We are beyond thrilled with the results of the Thursday, October 7, 2021, auction, which was a historic sale for Swann Galleries: our first auction to hammer over $4 million.
Harlem’s Bessie Allison Buchanan First Black Woman To Be New York State Legislature, 1940’s
Bessie Allison Buchanan, March 7, 1902 – September 7, 1980, of Manhattan in NYC became the first African-American woman to hold a seat in the New York State Legislature.
Apollo Celebrates Black History Month In Harlem
This February, the world famous Apollo Theater will host a series of artistic and community programs in celebration of Black History Month.
I Am A Black Woman! Poster, Banneker’s Almanack And Much More At Swann Galleries
On March 27, Swann Galleries conducted their annual auction devoted to Printed & Manuscript African Americana, which attracted many institutional bidders and saw record results for rare books and other publications.
Eva Taylor, Harlem Blues Singer, And Stage Actress, 1895 — 1977
Eva Taylor was a Harlem blues singer and stage actress from January 22, 1895 — October 31, 1977.
Harlem’s Harry Herbert Pace Publisher And Friend Of Du Bois, And More 1884 – 1943
Harry Herbert Pace, January 6, 1884 – July 19, 1943, was a Harlem music publisher and insurance executive.
Trixie Smith, The Legendary Harlem Blues Singer 1895 -1943
Trixie Smith, c.1885/1895 – September 21, 1943, was an American blues singer, recording artist, vaudeville entertainer, and actress who lived in Harlem.
The Harlem Chamber Players Present The Harlem Renaissance Masterpiece The Ordering of Moses
Having been on pause since the pandemic, Liz Player (Founding Executive and Artistic Director, Harlem Chamber Players) is pleased to announce the rare NYC performance.
The Legendary Adelaide Louise Hall’s Rich Harlem History, 1901 – 1993 (Audio Video)
Adelaide Louise Hall, 20 October 1901 – 7 November 1993, was a Harlem and UK-based jazz singer and entertainer.
‘The Best Of Bond…James Bond’ Compilation With Harlem’s Alicia Keys, Turner And More
On Friday, November 20, 2020, UMe will release an updated version of The Best Of Bond…James Bond, a digital, 2CD, and 3LP black vinyl compilation featuring celebrated theme songs from the longest-running film franchise.