I've been reading so much wonderful Harlem Renaissance literature for my exams over the past few weeks. I'm fascinated by the descriptions of Harlem in the 20's -- the nightclubs, dancers, singers, dandies, and darlings of the stage...
Here are some inspiring photos of beautiful Harlem stage performers from Discover Black Heritage's photostream on Flickr:
Here are some inspiring photos of beautiful Harlem stage performers from Discover Black Heritage's photostream on Flickr:
Come,
Let us roam the night together,
singing.
I love you.
Across
the Harlem roof tops
Moon is shining.
Night sky is blue.
Stars are great drops
of golden dew.
Stars are great drops
of golden dew.
In the cabaret
The jazz band's playing.
I love you.
Come,
Let us roam the night together
Singing.
["Harlem Night Song" by Langston Hughes]
