Presents the history of black people’s contribution to American music from the pioneer days until 1970. Features among others; Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Nina Simone and what is reported to be the only footage of Bessie Smith.
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Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
506702
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → African Americans
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → African Americans
Music & Performing Arts → Armstrong, Louis, 1900-1971
Music & Performing Arts → Basie, Count, 1904-
Music & Performing Arts → Blues (Music)
Music & Performing Arts → Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
Music & Performing Arts → Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
Music & Performing Arts → Jazz music
Music & Performing Arts → Music
Music & Performing Arts → Music - History and criticism
Music & Performing Arts → Music - United States
Music & Performing Arts → Simone, Nina, 1933-
Music & Performing Arts → Smith, Bessie, 1898?-1937
People → Armstrong, Louis, 1900-1971
People → Ellington, Duke, 1899-1974
People → Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)