Black music in America: from then till now

Presents the history of black people’s contribution to American music from the pioneer days until 1970. Features among others; Louis Armstrong, Mahalia Jackson, Duke Ellington, Count Bassie, Nina Simone and what is reported to be the only footage of Bessie Smith.

Credits

Directed by
Hugh A. Robertson

Copyright

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, description, catalog record
  2. Wikidata · Q123287755 ↗ — year, creator, country, credits
  3. U.S. Copyright Office, Catalog of Copyright Entries (renewals, 1970–1978) — copyright