Jazz & Harlem: Harlem’s Creative Pulse – A Photographic and Musical Journey

Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of the Harlem Renaissance

Join us for an extraordinary panel exploring the vibrant intersection of jazz, photography, and artistic expression, rooted in the historic cultural awakening of the Harlem Renaissance. This event honors the groundbreaking creativity of the 1920s, a pivotal era that saw luminaries like Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, and Louis Armstrong revolutionize artistic and musical landscapes.

Our distinguished panel features contemporary artists continuing this rich legacy:

  • Carl Broady (Photographer)
  • Jamel Shabazz (Photographer)
  • Howard T Cash (Photographer)
  • Antonio Avera (Fashion Designer)
  • Zakiyya Modeste (Performance Artist)
  • Amparo Peterkin (Photographer)

Panelists will delve into jazz’s profound connection to the Harlem community, exploring how their creative processes reflect and reimagine the revolutionary spirit of the Harlem Renaissance. This intimate conversation promises to bridge historical artistic achievements with contemporary creative expressions.

“To do great things is difficult, but to command great things is more difficult”     Fredrich Lietzsche
Thu, Dec 12
6:00 pm

National Jazz Museum in Harlem

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