The Great White Way Orchestra Introduction Named after the famous nickname for New York City’s theater district, Broadway, The Great White Way orchestra embodied the vibrant spirit of the era’s entertainment scene. While they may not be as widely remembered as some of their contemporaries, they played a crucial role…
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Lyric Records
A Brief But Brilliant Chapter in Recording History Introduction In the colorful tapestry of early 20th-century recorded music, some threads shine brightly despite their brevity. Lyric Records, though short-lived, left an indelible mark on the landscape of American music during the roaring twenties. This often-overlooked label played a significant role…
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Black Swan Records
Record Label of the Week: Black Swan Records In the early 1920s, the American music industry was dominated by a handful of large companies that primarily featured white artists, leaving African American musicians with limited opportunities. It was within this context that Black Swan Records emerged, distinguishing itself as the…
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Cesare Sodero
Cesare Sodero and Sodero’s Band Cesare Sodero, a name that resonates with the golden age of early 20th-century music, was a remarkable conductor and composer who left an indelible mark on the musical world. Leading Sodero’s Band, he became a prominent figure on the Edison label, a powerhouse in the…
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Edison Records
I. The Origins of Edison Records Thomas Edison, known as “The Wizard of Menlo Park,” was a prolific inventor whose innovations profoundly shaped the modern world. Among his most significant inventions were the electric light bulb, the motion picture camera, and the phonograph. The phonograph, invented in 1877, marked a…