During the great migration from the south to north after WW1, many oppressed African Americans began to relate and unite under a new consciousness of racial equality and social stability. The lengthy progress and gradual realisation of the roots of Africa began to elevate and prevailed a new wave of identity formation and surreal expression. The Harlem renaissance regenerated a fluent exposure of upcoming authors, artists, musicians and trendsetters that Appealed to white socialites who thrived on the art, music and literature.
“The best of humanity's recorded history is a creative balance between horrors endured and victories achieved, and so it was during the Harlem Renaissance.”
Aberjhani, journey through the power of the rainbow: Quotations from A Life Made Out Of Poetry.
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Harlem is still alive and kicking to this very day. still Homed to hundreds of families and individual with elevated styles in fashion, music and culture. The Apollo theatre on 125th street is a large representative towards Harlem as it stands since 1934, conveyed through popular musicians, comedians and talented individuals illuminates the thriving creativity captivated here. James brown, parliament-funkadelic, Lauryn Hill, The Supremes and Jimi Hendricks have all contributed their musical fluidity at the Apollo and will always be know for its upbeat and authentic atmosphere.
James Brown, live at the Apollo 1968
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