Hi, what do you want to do?
Curated Video
Harlem Renaissance Made Easy
Discover the exciting story of the Harlem Renaissance, a vibrant cultural movement during the 1920s and 1930s. This video explores how African American artists, writers, musicians, and thinkers changed American culture forever. Learn...
Makematic
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance was an unprecedented flourishing of African-American culture and creativity in 1920s New York. It fostered a newfound sense of Black pride and identity, which extended far beyond the confines of Harlem.
Wonderscape
The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity,...
Curated Video
Jam Session with Duke Ellington and his Band
Original audio and film recording of a staged, 1942 musical jam session with Duke Ellington and his band: Ray Nance (violin), Rex Stewart (trumpet), Ben Webster (tenor saxophone), Joe Nanton (trombone), Barney Bigard (clarinet), and...
The March of Time
Duke Ellington composing playing
MOT 1943: NEW YORK CITY: CU Duke Ellington sheet music. Jazz composer pianist bandleader Duke Ellington (1899-1974) sitting at piano in home composing music. Duke playing piano SOT (theme later into 'Perfume Suite') Jazz royalty 'The Duke'
Joy 2 Learn
Jazz Musicians
Ten informative videos make up a series hosted by Wynton Marsalis designed to share the musical triumphs of jazz musicians Scott Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, and more!
Internet Multicasting Service
Internet Multicasting Service: What Is Jazz?
A series of downloadable lectures about jazz, "America's classical music," by Dr. Billy Taylor, provides information on the origins and fundamentals of Jazz Music. Links to select an artist, style,or jazz geography.
US National Archives
Internet Archive: Duke Ellington Et Son Orchestre
Original video [1:16:19] features the Duke Ellington Orchestra playing most of its standing repertoire.
A&E Television
Biography: Singers
An extensive collection of video biographies of popular singers, present and past, from all musical genres. Each article includes its citation in several formats. (Note: Some entries have 'Singer' in their names but are not actual singers.)