Music: An Appreciation, Brief 7th Edition (Kamien)

Chapter 14: William Grant Still

The Creative Minds of the Harlem Renaissance

Through your research on the internet and/or your local library, become acquainted with the men and women associated with the Harlem Renaissance. Using the website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Renaissance as a starting place, you can explore their creations in literature, art, and music. Find your favorite writer, painter, and musician. Write a paragraph about each in which you describe their contributions and why you chose them.