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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life 1935

Name: Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 1935-09-12
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 3.4
Cast: Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday

Music Drama

9 mins

Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life Director : Fred Waller

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Symphony in Black: A Rhapsody of Negro Life Plot

Duke Ellington plays his symphonic jazz piece ('A Rhapsody of Negro Life') with his orchestra against slice-of-life background scenes. The four movements: 1) The Laborers, 2) A Triangle: Dance, Jealousy, Blues, 3) A Hymn of Sorrow, 4) Harlem Rhythm.