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This volume:

• Journeys beyond library books
• Features African American “firsts” in performing arts
• Provides chronological development of musical styles

Essential question: How did culture and geography influence the contributions of African Americans to 20th Century performing arts?

Video: Hidden Treasures of the Detroit Public Library focuses on a unique collection entitled, The E. Azalia Hackley Collection. The only one of its kind in the country, this collection contains hidden treasures of African Americans in Performing Arts and can only be accessed through special permission of the library. Enjoy a chronological music journey as we look at those artists that are considered to be "First" in crossing barriers, opening doors or initiating a new style. The chronological development will be brought to life through some of the treasures within the Hackley collection. Students will be enthralled and mesmerized by the sights and sounds of the Azalia Hackley Collection as they learn about themselves through Social Studies and the art form of music.

CD ROM : The E. Azalia Hackley Collection guides students through the steps of doing research on African Americans in the performing arts.Students will learn about the achievements of African Americans in the performing arts through a historical overview of music, dance, cinema and theater during the 20th century. The CD ROM contains two timelines that show students the correlations between music, dance, cinema and theatre, and the effects of culture and geography on musical styles. These timelines are the basis of many of the other activities on the CD ROM. Highlights include:

• Interactive activity “Five Degrees of Will Smith”
• Evolution of musical styles
• Search of the DPL Online Catalog