African-American Entertainment in Baltimore captures the brilliance of the citys musical heritage from 1930 to 1980. This educational and entertaining volume invites readers to take a visual trip down memory lane to the days when Pennsylvania Avenue; the heart of the citys African-American community; vibrated with life. Celebrated within these pages are entertainers such as The Ink Spots; Sonny Til the Orioles; Illinois Jacquet; Cab Calloway; Lionel Hampton; Sammy Davis Jr.; Slappy White; Pearl Bailey; Billie Holiday; and Ella Fitzgerald; The Avenues hottest nightspots and theaters including the legendary Royal Theater; The Regent Theater; the Sphinx; and Club Casino; and the DJs and promoters who helped cultivate the citys musical talents.
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