116th Street’s Lajos Jámbor, Harlem Post-Impressionist Painter, Illustrator And Animator, 1884-1954

08/17/202408/21/2024

The very Dapper, Lajos “Louis” Jámbor, 1 August 1884 – 11 June 1954, was a Hungarian-Harlemite post-impressionist painter, illustrator, and animation artist at Fleischer Studios. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

The Amazing Story Of Harlem’s Esther Jones (videos)

09/29/202101/14/2022

We originally ran The Story Of Harlem’s Baby “Betty Boop” Esther in 2016, and again in 2017, and received a number of emails asking if Baby Esther was the original “Betty Boop” voice? We suggest reading the story to decide for yourself. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine…

The Legendary Don Redman Plays Betty Boop And Connie’s Inn In Harlem 1931 (Video)

12/18/202012/18/2020

Donald Matthew Redman, July 29, 1900 – November 30, 1964, was an American jazz musician, arranger, bandleader, and composer who played at Connie’s Inn in Harlem, NY. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You…

The Story Of Harlem’s Baby “Betty Boop” Esther 1918-1920’s (Updated)

06/17/201508/21/2023

Esther Lee Jones, born c. 1918- by her stage names “Baby Esther”, “Little Esther”, and other similar variations, was a Harlem singer and child entertainer of the late 1920s. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You…