Legendary Savoy Records Label Founder, Joe Fields Passes
Joe Fields, a driving force in the jazz music business for over 50 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was 88 years old. Continue reading
Harlem’s Drag Ball History (Video)
Numerous historians and cultural commentators have traced the origins of today's house ball scene to the notorious culture of Harlem drag balls in 1920's and 1930's New York.
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Harlem’s Jessie Waddell, Founder Of The West Indian Carnival, NY 1920’s
Many slaves brought the tradition of African outdoor ceremonies to the Caribbean. However, once enslaved, they were prohibited from holding public celebrations despite their slaveholders' engagement in street parades like Mardi Gras. Continue reading