Musicians

Many musicians came into the public eye during the Harlem Renaissance and had a profound influence on American music. Below is a sampling of some of the more prominent artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance and its primary musical forms (blues, jazz). Click on the pictures below to learn a bit more about each one and their respective works and influence. To listen to a song by the artist, click on the "Sample of his/her music" link below that artist's photo.

For more information and artists, explore Drop Me Off in Harlem (by the Kennedy Center)

To explore music between 1901 and 1925 and build a playlist, visit National Jukebox (by the Library of Congress)