W.C. Handy: Father of the Blues | Biography & Music
Comprehensive Introduction
William Christopher Handy, more famously known as W.C. Handy, occupies a monumental position in the history of
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Van and Schenck: Ragtime's Harmonizing Duo | 1910s
Van and Schenck: Ragtime's Harmonizing Duo in the Roaring Teens
Before the microphone fully conquered the world, before
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Ted Lewis: High-Hatted Jazz King of the 1910s
Comprehensive Introduction
Before the roaring twenties solidified jazz as a cultural phenomenon, a high-hatted figure was already captivating audiences with
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Sophie Tucker: Red Hot Mama of the 1910s
Era:
⬅ Back to 1910-1919 Era
Introduction: The Last of the Red Hot Mamas Arrives
Sophie Tucker, a name synonymous with
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Raymond Hitchcock: Vaudeville Star & Early 20th Century Humor
Era:
⬅ Back to 1910-1919 Era
Raymond Hitchcock, a name perhaps less familiar to contemporary audiences than those of Chaplin or
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Prince's Orchestra (1910-1919): Ragtime Royalty
Comprehensive Introduction
Prince's Orchestra, a name resonating with a certain regal flair, represents a fascinating, albeit somewhat obscure,
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Paul Whiteman: Early Years (1910-1919) | Jazz Pioneer
Comprehensive Introduction
Before he became a household name, before the extravagant stage shows and the self-proclaimed, and often contested, title
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Original Dixieland Jass Band: Jazz Pioneers & Controversies
The Original Dixieland Jass Band (ODJB), a group of white musicians from New Orleans, occupies a complicated and often controversial
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Olive Kline: Lost Star of the 1910s | Rediscovering a Legend
Comprehensive Introduction
In the annals of early 20th-century American music, many voices have faded into obscurity, their stories untold, their
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Niels Hansen: Lost Voice of the 1910s | A-1910-038
Era:
⬅ Back to 1910-1919 Era
The early 20th century was a crucible of artistic innovation, a period where established traditions
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Morton Harvey: Ragtime Singer & Early Recording Star
Morton Harvey, a name perhaps unfamiliar to many modern music enthusiasts, holds a significant place in the annals of American
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Marion Harris: Early Jazz & Blues Pioneer | 1910s Singer
Marion Harris, though often overshadowed by later blues and jazz icons, stands as a pivotal figure in the popularization of
