BLOG #6

One important aspect of the Harlem Renaissance was the Apollo Theater, begun in 1934, where black musicians, poets, dancers and comedians could perform. Watch these two videos on the Apollo Theater  and blog about the second video.

1. What was your impression of the theater? The audience? How would you describe the Apollo Theater and its culture?
2. Comment on one of the performers. Who do you think was most interesting and why? How do they relate to African-American music or poetry, and (if it comes up) how do they deal with racial issues, their feelings about white culture versus their own culture?