Harlem's rich culture...

Langston Hughes

He is an American poet, novelist and activist but mostly known as a poet. 

Born on February 1st 1902 and died on May 22nd 1967, aged of 66 years old.

He wrote one of the most famous poem of the Harlem Renaissance entitled "I, Too". You can read the poem down below.

I, Too

I, too, sing America.

I am the darker brother.

They send me to eat in the kitchen

When company comes,

But I laugh,

And eat well,

And grow strong.

Tomorrow, 

I'll be at the table

When company come.

Nobody'll dare

Say to me,

"Eat in the kitchen,"

Then.

Besides,

They'll see how beautiful I am

And be ashamed-

I, too, am America.

                                                          Langston Hughes

Duke Ellington

Edward Kennedy Ellington known as Duke Ellington, is one of the most famous musicians of the Harlem Renaissance. 

He was a famous pianist, a composer of jazz music, musicals and comtemporary music, he also was a conductor of jazz music.

Born on April 29th 1899 and died on May 24th 1974, aged of 75 years old.

He wrote many songs and the one entitled "It don't mean a thing" (1943)  is one of the most famous.

You can listen to it by clicking the link down below.