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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Fred Waller

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life

  • Music
  • Drama
RELEASE

1935-09-12

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LENGTH

9 min

Description

A rising nineteen-year-old singer by the name of Billie Holiday made her screen debut in this musical landmark, which features Duke Ellington and his orchestra performing his symphonic jazz piece “A Rhapsody of Negro Life” set to scenes of everyday African American life.