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Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928 (New York)
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Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928 (New York)
Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928 (New York). Adelaide Hall (1901-1993) was a jazz innovator & Broaway star of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance who made her home in London in 1939. From the 1940s to the early 1990s she was one of Britains best-loved entertainers. Date: 1928
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Adelaide Hall in Blackbirds of 1928: A Jazz Innovator and Broadway Star of the Harlem Renaissance This photograph captures Adelaide Hall, a trailblazing figure of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance, during her time in New York. Born in 1901, Adelaide Hall was an influential jazz artist and Broadway star, whose talent and charisma left an indelible mark on the cultural landscape of the era. In this image, Adelaide Hall is seen in the original Broadway production of "Blackbirds," a groundbreaking revue that premiered in 1926 and ran for over 500 performances. The show, which featured an all-Black cast, was a sensation and helped to break down racial barriers in American entertainment. Adelaide Hall's performance in "Blackbirds" was a critical and commercial success. She sang, danced, and acted with a vivacity and skill that captivated audiences, and she went on to appear in numerous other productions on Broadway and in films throughout the 1920s and 1930s. In 1939, Adelaide Hall made the decision to leave America and make her home in London, where she continued to perform and entertain for over five decades. From the 1940s to the early 1990s, she was one of Britain's best-loved entertainers, known for her warm voice and engaging personality. This photograph serves as a testament to Adelaide Hall's extraordinary talent and her enduring impact on the world of jazz and Broadway. It is a reminder of a bygone era, when the creative energy of the Harlem Renaissance helped to shape the course of American and British popular culture.
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