One of the most enduring poems from the Harlem Renaissance is Langston Hughes's "The Weary Blues," which is not in blues form (as some of Hughes's poems are), but is rather a meditation on the blues--especially in a Harlem context, and more specifically Lenox Avenue.
I found a most appealing visual and aural "rendition" of the poem on Youtube. It is from Four Seasons Productions. I looked for but did not find the name of the reader, who does a terrific job. Many thanks to him.
I hope you enjoy it. It includes images of music's and culture's dear friend, Cab Calloway.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyqwvC5s4n8
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
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