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  • FISHTRUCK BOOGIE / BLOWING MY HORN

    Owned by
    Bill Hawkins, American, 1909 - 1975
    Manufactured by
    RCA Records, founded 1901
    Published by
    Hawk Record, American, 1953
    Recorded by
    Kitty Kaye and the cats, American, born 1953
    Allen Thomas and Orchestra, American, founded 1953
    Date
    1953
    Medium
    vinyl with adhesive and ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Record whole): 9 7/8 × 9 7/8 in. (25.1 × 25.1 cm)
    H x W (Sleeve): 10 1/4 × 10 1/8 in. (26 × 25.7 cm)
    Description
    LP (a) and sleeve (b) of Kitty Kaye And The Cats, "Fishtruck Boogie" and Allen Thomas and Orchestra's "Blowing My Horn." The LP has a red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for [HAWK / RECORD]. Underneath on either side of the hole are record manufacturing information, [72053-A] and [E3KB-5393]. The same information is on the back except for a B on the left side to signify the back of the record. Below the hole is the title of the song, [FISHTRUCK BOOGIE] and the performing artist, [Kitty Kaye and the Cats]. At the bottom of both sides of the record is the Record labels address, [HAWK RECORD CO: / Cleveland, Ohio / 2136 E. 105th Street]. The back of the LP song reads, [BLOWING MY HORN / Music by Allen Thomas], and the artist, [Allen Thomas and Orchestra].
    The sleeve is made from brown paper that has aged and darkened. A white paper is attached to the upper right corner that reads in black print, [160 DUKE / BOBBY BLUE BLAND / I LEARNED MY LESSON / I CAN'T BELIEVE]. On the right, [Capitol], is handwritten in black crayon. The back is blank.
    Place printed
    Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Orchestral (Music)
    Radio
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of W. Allen Taylor, son of "Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins," The First Black Disc Jockey of Cleveland, Ohio
    Object number
    2018.91.4.1ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56f39cb63-e20e-4d4a-9f2e-ac742e04a66c
  • Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 6

    Published by
    Tuesday Publications, Inc., American, 1965 - 1970s
    Edited by
    Evans, William Leonard Jr., American, 1914 - 2007
    Subject of
    Ausby, Ellsworth, American, 1942 - 2011
    Machado de Assis, Joaquim Maria, Brazilian, born 1839
    Butler, Jerry Jr., American, born 1939
    Owned by
    Robinson, Avis Collins, American, born 1954
    Date
    February 1970
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 13 1/8 × 10 7/8 in. (33.3 × 27.6 cm)
    Description
    Edition of Tuesday Magazine, Vol. 5, No. 6. The cover has black printed text at the top and graphics below. The text reads [NATIONAL / EDITION Tuesday / MAGAZINE] with [FEBRUARY 1970 · ISSUED MONTHLY] in the upper right corner. A list of topics discussed in the magazine is below this [A SPECIAL LOOK / AT THE WORLD OF / BLACK CULTURE / New Artists: / The Style is Personal / The Moviemakers: / Saying It On Film / The Negro in / World History: / Novelist, / Machado de Assis / Jerry Butler: / “The Rhythm, the / Blues, the Roots”]. The front cover has an image of artist Ellsworth Ausby in front of a colorful background. The cover photography is by Doug Harris. There are various articles and advertisements in the issue. The back cover has a Kool cigarettes advertisement. The magazine has twenty-eight (28) pages.
    Place printed
    Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
    Type
    magazines (periodicals)
    Topic
    Advertising
    Art
    Business
    Film
    Literature
    Mass media
    Music
    Musicians
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2018.17.11.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Tuesday Publications, Inc, 1970. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd54aea5b95-9f58-47a9-b79b-6a1f7ddcdae7
  • Ross

    Recorded by
    Ross, Diana, American, born 1944
    Distributed by
    Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
    Owned by
    Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
    Date
    1978
    Medium
    record (a): vinyl;
    jacket (b): ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
    Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    Description
    A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP recording of the album "Ross" recorded by Diana Ross. The front of the album cover is yellow and has an illustration of Diana Ross wearing a white dress. She is in front of a green plant. Her right arm is raised and her hand is behind her head. She is holding a cigarette in her right hand. The smoke of the cigarette spells “Ross.” The word “Diana” is at the top center of the album cover in white.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
    Object number
    2016.161.3.5ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 1978 Motown Record Corporation. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5742368dc-8d09-40db-8140-8192b00c71db
  • Songs in A Minor

    Published by
    J Records, American, 2000 - 2011
    Recorded by
    Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
    Produced by
    Davis, Clive, American, born 1932
    Edge, Peter, English
    Keys, Alicia, American, born 1981
    Robinson, Jeff
    Date
    2001
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    plastic , paper
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (Case): 4 7/8 × 5 9/16 × 3/8 in. (12.4 × 14.1 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A copy of Alicia Key's 2001 album Songs In A Minor in compact disk format. Track list is "Piano & I", "Girlfriend", "How Come You Don't Call Me", "Fallin'", "Troubles", "Rock wit U", "A Woman's Worth", "Jane Doe", "Goodbye", "The Life", "Mr. Man", "Never Felt This Way", "Butterflyz", "Why Do I Feel So Sad", "Caged Bird", and "Lovin U". Album cover features Alicia Keys with right arm akimo wearing a green hat, green striped blouse, leather jacket, and jeans.
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    compact disks
    Topic
    Hip hop (Music)
    Neo-Soul (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Timothy Anne Burnside
    Object number
    2018.100.5abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © 2001 Arista Records, Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d8bb4aff-10bd-4599-ab8f-b36fc87e9168
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    Gelatin silver print of Paul Monday playing the piano

    Photograph by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Monday, Paul, American
    Peacock Records, Inc., American, founded 1949
    Date
    1951-1958
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (Sheet): 7 3/8 × 8 5/8 in. (18.7 × 21.9 cm)
    H x W (Image): 6 3/4 × 8 5/8 in. (17.1 × 21.9 cm)
    Description
    A black and White photograph of Paul Monday at the piano.
    Paul is wearing a light colored suit with buttons on the sleeves. He has curly dark hair. His hands are on the piano keys. The piano is black and reads [CARLETON] on the front. There is a silver microphone to the right side of his face. There is a mirror behind the piano. His back is facing the camera and is face can be seen in the mirror.
    Below the image is typed black text on the right side, which reads [PAUL MONDAY, Pianist / PEACOCK RECORDING ARTIST] and the left side, which reads [MANAGEMENT / PEACOCK AGENCY / 4104 LYONS AVE. / HOUSTON, TEXAS]. There are many creases on the photograph. The back of the photograph has several small brown spots and there is text handwritten in graphite on the top left side.
    Place depicted
    Houston, Harris County, Texas, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    portraits
    Topic
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Jazz (Music)
    Photography
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2015.97.38.13
    Restrictions & Rights
    Public domain
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c012813-f7fd-4f89-973c-f99ef6a917ea
  • Flier advertising performances at the Apollo Theater

    Commissioned by
    Apollo Theater, founded 1934
    Printed by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Simone, Nina, American, 1933 - 2003
    Cooke, Sam, American, 1931 - 1964
    Franklin, Aretha, American, 1942 - 2018
    Silver, Horace, American, 1928 - 2014
    Stitt, Sonny, American, 1924 - 1982
    Moody, James, American, 1925 - 2010
    Benton, Brook, American, 1931 - 1988
    Briggs, Bunny, American, 1922 - 2014
    Jefferson, Eddie, American, 1918 - 1979
    The Flamingos, American, founded 1953
    Little Anthony and the Imperials, American, founded 1958
    Owned by
    Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
    Date
    1961
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 11 × 4 1/4 in. (28 × 10.8 cm)
    Description
    A white Apollo Theater flier with blue text and images owned by Ginger Smock. The front of the flier advertises concerts at the theater for the week of Feb. 10, 1961 and has images and names of the people performing. Nina Simone, Horace Silver, Sonny Stitt, James Moody and Eddie Jefferson are pictured. The back of the flier advertises concerts at the theater for the week of Feb. 17th. The top has the Apollo Theater logo and address. Below the logo are images of Brook Benton, The Flamingos, Sam cook and Aretha Franklin as well as the names of additional performers.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera-Advertisements
    Type
    fliers (printed matter)
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
    Object number
    2016.161.8
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd585a5518e-fdc4-4110-9c97-7afdd50197a2
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    Ticket for a Stevie Wonder performance in Japan

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Subject of
    Wonder, Stevie, American, born 1950
    Date
    1981
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 2 × 5 1/2 in. (5.1 × 14 cm)
    Description
    A ticket for a 1981 performance by Stevie Wonder in Japan. The front of the ticket is predominantly blue in color with a small horizontal strip of white beneath the larger blue block; within the blue block is a line of large black text which reads [STEVIE WONDER]. The other text is written in Japanese characters with cardinal numbers. To the left of the ticket's main body is a perforated edge with the ticket stub is still attached. The stub is white with black text. The back of the ticket has additional information in black text on white paper. A partial stamp is visible on the left side.
    Place depicted
    Japan, Asia
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    tickets
    Topic
    Funk (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Motown (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.3
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    CC0
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5036b8f90-41c5-4cd4-9063-d607816a458c
  • Lyrics for “Dance with My Father” handwritten by Luther Vandross

    Written by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Owned by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Date
    2003
    Medium
    ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W: 7 5/8 × 5 7/8 in. (19.4 × 14.9 cm)
    Description
    Handwritten lyrics by Luther Vandross on steno paper.
    The lyrics are written in blue ink on white, lined paper with black lines. The proper right edge has the "fringe" leftover from where it was torn out of a notebook. The paper is slightly wrinkled and has creases from folds. There are four sections of lyrics on the front (Verse 1, Chorus 1, Verse 2, Chorus 2), and two sections on the back (Bridge and Chorus 3). The lyrics are written in cursive letters. Some words are crossed out, and others were added in with smaller letters. The lyrics on the paper were written before the song was released, as they differ slightly from the final version. The top proper right corner and bottom proper left corner on the front of the paper and the top left corner and bottom right corner on the reverse side of the paper have a small grey circle design with several smaller circles inside in varying shades of grey.
    Classification
    Documents and Published Materials-Sheet music
    Type
    songs
    Topic
    Children
    Composers (Musicians)
    Families
    Fatherhood
    Religion
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Fonzi Thornton in Memory of Luther Vandross
    Object number
    2018.87
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Estate of Luther Vandross. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51fb8d47e-6801-43a2-934d-6f57ff062b29
  • Jackie Shane Live

    Published by
    Other Peoples Music, Canadian
    Recorded by
    Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
    Frank Motley & The Hitchikers, founded 1966
    Produced by
    John C. Irvine, Canadian
    Date
    recorded 1967; remastered 2015
    Medium
    vinyl , cardboard , plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 12 3/8 × 12 3/8 × 3/16 in. (31.5 × 31.5 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A one-disk album of nine songs performed by Jackie Shane. Album was originally recorded in 1967 in Toronto, Canada; album was remasted in 2015 and rereleased by Other Peoples Music, Inc. Cover of album jacket is red with multi-colored bubble letters reading [JACKIE!!! SHANE LIVE!]. Interior of letter 'S' has color image of Jackie Shane. Back of album jacket is white with black text and features personnel notes and publishing credits. Track list includes "Dual Trumpet Bounce", "High Heel Sneakers", "Knock on Wood", "Money", "Raindrops", "You're The One", "Don't Play That Song", "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag", and "Any Other Way".
    Place captured
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron Bryant
    Object number
    2019.41.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Other Peoples Music Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5f0b84e7b-60e2-4081-92fb-fda420980824
  • Gown worn by Lisa Fischer

    Created by
    Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
    Owned by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Worn by
    Fischer, Lisa, American, born 1958
    Date
    1980s
    Medium
    polyester, silk, nylon, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W (Length, flat; Width, shoulders): 90 × 20 in. (228.6 × 50.8 cm)
    H x W (Width- Hips): 17 in. (43.2 cm)
    H x W (Width- Train, flat): 62 in. (157.5 cm)
    Description
    Red and black beaded gown designed by Tony Chase and worn by Lisa Fischer in performances with Luther Vandross.
    The body of the gown is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The neckline has a small triangular cutout. There is black nylon mesh covering the upper chest and collar bone area. The neckline and the mesh have black and clear beading on it. The sleeves have shoulder pads inside. The shoulders, bodice, hips, and the forearm section of the sleeves have geometric designs in black and clear beads. The sleeves have red zippers starting at the wrists. The hips have a peplum going around them. It has pointed flaps of varying sizes. The reverse side of the peplum is lined in red. There are several areas on the skirt where the red beads are missing. In addition to the missing beads, there are a few loose threads on the dress. The gown has a large slit which goes up the center front of the dress. The gown also has a long train, with edges in varying lengths. The geometric beaded designs and the nylon mesh carry over to the back of the gown. At the back of the neck there is a metal fastener and a black zipper. The back of the train features an intricate, beaded geometric design.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    gowns
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
    Object number
    2018.86.4
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59eb26c19-d240-4bc7-92ad-61b48e0d8c12
  • Any Other Way

    Published by
    The Numero Group, American, founded 2003
    Recorded by
    Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
    Produced by
    John C. Irvine, Canadian
    Murray, Henry Jr., American, 1923 - 2005
    LeBlanc, Fred, American
    Shane, Jackie, American, 1940 - 2019
    Date
    1960s; reissued 2017
    Medium
    vinyl , cardboard , paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter (vinyl discs): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    H x W x D (cardboard jacket): 12 1/2 × 12 1/2 × 5/16 in. (31.7 × 31.7 × 0.8 cm)
    H x W (paper sleeves): 12 1/16 × 12 1/8 in. (30.7 × 30.9 cm)
    H x W x D (booklet): 11 1/2 × 11 9/16 × 3/16 in. (29.2 × 29.4 × 0.5 cm)
    Description
    A two-disk, 21-track compilation album of songs recorded by Jackie Shane. The two vinyl records have silver labels and are housed in plain white sleeves with no marks. The album cover features a photograph of Jackie Shane lounging on a plastic slipcovered chaise, holding a cigarette in her proper right hand. She wears a light blue dress with white belt and a "Jackie Shane" poster is visible on the wood paneled wall behind her. To the right is a small nightstand with three drawers and a telephone on top. Album includes a thirty page booklet. Booklet cover has photocollage of Jackie Shane memorabilia, ephemera, and photographs. Bulk of booklet is dedicated to a story titled "Jackie Shane, Any Other Way" by Rob Bowman, which recounts Shane's personal and professional biography. Track list includes "Sticks And Stones", "Any Other Way", "In My Tenement", "Comin' Down", "Money (That's What I Want)", "I've Really Got The Blues", "Send Me Some Lovin", You Are My Sunshine", Stand Up Straight And Tall", Knock On Wood" [live], "Money (That's What I Want)" [live], "Raindrops" [live], "You're The One (That I Need)" [live], "Don't Play That Song (You Lied)" [live], "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag" [live], "Any Other Way" [live], "You Are My Sunshine" [live], "I Don't Want To Cry" [live], "Shotgun" [live], "New Way Of Lovin'", and "Cruel Cruel World".
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Aaron Bryant
    Object number
    2019.41.1a-f
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Other Peoples Music Inc. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d7125b2b-03dc-45f8-b297-238e4529e9e2
  • Pin back button from Commodores 1978 Platinum Tour

    Manufactured by
    Unidentified
    Distributed by
    Motown Record Corporation, American, founded 1959
    Subject of
    Commodores, American, founded 1968
    Date
    1978
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    paper, plastic laminate, metal
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 2 3/8 × 3/8 in. (6 × 1 cm)
    Description
    A silver pin back button with black type. The black text follows the apex of the button and reads: [IT'S A NATURAL HIGH!]. Just beneath the arched text is the Motown logo. Beneath the logo are three lines of block black text which read: [COMMODORES / 1978 PLATINUM / TOUR]. The back of the pin has a metal clasp and an etched inscription.
    Classification
    Memorabilia and Ephemera
    Type
    buttons (information artifacts)
    Topic
    Entertainers
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.1
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d0964125-489b-4ac6-a093-82ea3e5d1eb2
  • Boogie And Blues

    Recorded by
    The Aristocats, American
    Mitchell, Al, American
    Maryland, Art, American
    Alexander, Joe, American
    Distributed by
    HiFi Records, American, founded 1956
    Owned by
    Smock, Ginger, American, 1920 - 1995
    Date
    1958
    Medium
    vinyl, ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (album jacket): 12 5/16 × 12 5/16 in. (31.3 × 31.3 cm)
    Diameter (record): 12 in. (30.5 cm)
    Description
    A twelve-inch 33 1/3 rpm LP vinyl record (a) of the album "Boogie and Blues" recorded by the Aristocats, with album cover (b). The album cover shows the members of the group leaning and sitting on a car. They are wearing light orange colored tuxedos and are holding their instruments. Pictured from left to right is Al Mitchell, Art Maryland and Joe Alexander. The record is stamped in red [NOT FOR SALE / DEMONSTRATION ONLY]
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Jazz (Music)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Lydia Samuel Bennett
    Object number
    2016.161.3.2ab
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd569ce7872-02de-45a1-b5fc-1e99c0339d89
  • Philippe Wynne and Purvis Jackson of the The Spinners with Linda Jackson and the wife and daughter of radio DJ Detroit Benson, Circle Star Theater, June 1973

    Photograph by
    Jackson, Steve Jr., 1923 - 1999
    Subject of
    Spinners, American, founded 1954
    Wynne, Philippé, American, 1941 - 1984
    Unidentified Woman or Women
    Unidentified Child or Children
    Jackson, Linda A., American
    Date
    June 1973
    Medium
    silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (image): 7 7/16 × 9 7/16 in. (18.9 × 24 cm)
    H x W (sheet): 7 15/16 × 9 7/8 in. (20.1 × 25.1 cm)
    Description
    This black and white photograph depicts a group of five people; two men, two women and a little girl. On the left is a woman dressed in a light colored shirt and pants, with a light colored purse over her right shoulder. Next to her is a man in a light colored shirt under a dark jacket and dark pants, who stands with his right arm around her. On his other side is a shorter woman in a light colored, collared shirt and dark vest, with dark pants and a dark purse. She stands slightly sideways to the viewer. Standing in front of her is a little girl wearing a dress in a pattered fabric that wraps around her leaving one shoulder bare. The little girl stands squarely in front of the viewer but turns her head to look over her right shoulder. On her other side stands a tall man dressed in a light colored short sleeve shirt and pants with his hands clasped behind his back. In the background is a man sitting on a stool. On the back of the photograph is a green sticker with handwritten text that reads "#31."
    Place depicted
    San Carlos, San Mateo County, California, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Photography
    Type
    gelatin silver prints
    Topic
    Entertainers
    Musicians
    Photography
    Radio
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Soul (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Mary E. Jackson, Posthumously and Linda A. Jackson
    Object number
    2016.117.31
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Linda A. Jackson
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59c95d8df-b6b3-4ebf-a173-d9a41fae303d
  • Suit jacket worn by Luther Vandross

    Created by
    Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
    Owned by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Worn by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Date
    1980s
    Medium
    polyester, silk, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W: 30 1/2 × 22 1/2 in. (77.5 × 57.2 cm)
    Description
    Red and black suit jacket designed by Tony Chase.
    The body of the jacket is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The jacket has a black collar and black pointed lapels, as well as two black buttons near the center of the jacket. The shoulders, sleeves, and sides of the jacket are covered in black and clear beads in geometric designs. The beads are different shapes and sizes, and so are the designs. The inside of the jacket is lined in black with s small repeating diamond pattern. There are also some small lion designs on top of the diamonds. There is a white, rectangular label which reads [TONY CHASE] in black. The back of the jacket has more of the red, black, and clear beaded geometric designs. The designs start at the shoulders and go down the sides and the center of the jacket.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    jackets
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Composers (Musicians)
    Costume
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
    Object number
    2018.86.2
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd599eb84ef-b643-4e5a-89d2-bd784e21700e
  • The Wiz (The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard Of Oz")

    Published by
    Atlantic Records, American, founded 1947
    Directed by
    Holder, Geoffrey, Trinidadian American, 1930 - 2014
    Recorded by
    Haynes, Tiger, American, 1914 - 1994
    Ross, Ted, American, 1934 - 2002
    Battle, Hinton, German-American, born 1956
    Mills, Stephanie, American, born 1957
    De Shields, André, American, born 1946
    Taylor, Clarice, American, 1917 - 2011
    Thomas, Tasha, American, 1950 - 1984
    King, Mabel, American, 1932 - 1999
    Bridgewater, Dee Dee, American, born 1950
    Illustrated by
    Glaser, Milton, American, born 1929
    Composed by
    Wheeler, Harold, American, born 1943
    Written by
    Brown, William F., American, born 1928
    Date
    1975
    Medium
    (2018.6a) vinyl with ink on paper;
    (2018.6bc) ink on paper
    Dimensions
    H x W (a. LP): 11 7/8 × 11 7/8 in. (30.2 × 30.2 cm)
    H x W (b. Jacket): 12 3/8 × 12 5/16 in. (31.4 × 31.3 cm)
    H x W (c. Sleeve): 11 15/16 × 12 1/8 in. (30.3 × 30.8 cm)
    Description
    LP (a), jacket (b), and sleeve (c) of the original cast recording of The Wiz. The LP has a green, white, and red label on the front and back that begins with the logo for Atlantic Records, [A / Atlantic / SD 18137]. The red section has a list of songs that play on each side of the record. In the white line in center of the label, the front of the LP reads, [STERIO ONE] while the back reads, [STEREO TWO].
    The jacket features an image of a woman standing with black and multicolor hair. One of her legs is bent forward and the other blends into the background of a flowing gown. The title of the record is printed in large, black, bold letters in the top left, [THE WIZ / THE SUPER / SOUL MUSICAL "WONDERFUL / WIZARD OF OZ"]. The title continues on the top right, [ORIGINAL CAST ALBUM / WINNER 7 TONY AWARDS / INCLUDING "BEST MUSICAL" CONTAINS "EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD"]. The Atlantic Records logo is on the bottom right and a copyright on the bottom left that reads, [© Copyright The Wiz Company]. The back of the jacket has all the information about the LP including the actors, producers, musicians, etc. A large stamp on the top right in gold ink reads, [Promotional Copy / NOT FOR SALE]. At the bottom is a large photographic image of the four main actors in The Wiz, Hinton Battle as the Scarecrow, Stephanie Mills as Dorothy, Ted Ross as the Lion, and Tiger Haynes as the Tin Man.
    The sleeve is white with black text. In large bold font at the top of the front and back reads [THE WIZ]. On the left front of the sleeve are the names and singers of each song. The right has information on musicians, background voices, chorus, and where it was recorded. The back of the sleeve has a four column description of how The Wiz came to be made, and the full story of The Wiz by act written by William F. Brown.
    Place made
    New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Movement
    BAM (Black Arts Movement 1965-1976)
    Type
    record covers
    long-playing records
    Topic
    Actors
    Black power
    Disco (Music)
    Funk (Music)
    Musical Theatre
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Gregory and Helynsia Brown
    Object number
    2018.6abc
    Restrictions & Rights
    © The Wiz Company. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5ff01c47c-b03e-4ddc-9d38-e0508e8a8b4d
  • Gown worn by Ava Cherry

    Created by
    Chase, Tony, American, 1952- ca. 1990
    Owned by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Worn by
    Cherry, Ava, American
    Date
    1980s
    Medium
    polyester, silk, rhinestone, plastic, and thread
    Dimensions
    H x W (Height, flat; Width, shoulders): 86 × 18 in. (218.4 × 45.7 cm)
    H x W (Width- hips): 17 in. (43.2 cm)
    H x W (Width- train, flat): 34 in. (86.4 cm)
    L x W (Length- sleeve): 21 in. (53.3 cm)
    L x W (Length- slit): 19 in. (48.3 cm)
    Description
    Red and black beaded gown designed by Tony Chase and worn by Ava Cherry in performances with Luther Vandross.
    The body of the gown is red and is covered with wavy strands of thin, red beads, which were sewn on. The sleeves have shoulder pads inside. The shoulders, neckline and chest, hips, and the forearm section of the sleeves have geometric designs in black and clear beads. The sleeves have red zippers starting at the wrists. The hips have a peplum going around them. It has pointed and rounded edge flaps of varying sizes. The reverse side of the peplum is lined in red. There are several areas on the dress where the red beads are missing. In addition to the missing beads, there are a few loose threads on the dress. The gown has a large slit which goes up the center front of the dress. The gown also has a long train, with edges in varying lengths. The geometric beaded designs carry over to the back of the gown. At the back of the neck there is a metal fastener and a black zipper. The back of the train features an intricate, beaded geometric design.
    Classification
    Clothing-Costume
    Type
    gowns
    Topic
    Clothing and dress
    Costume
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
    Object number
    2018.86.5
    Restrictions & Rights
    Unknown - Restrictions Possible
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd50c25f5c0-02ea-4525-b4e9-9edbd5d82f4f
  • Sony microphone used in the studio by Luther Vandross

    Manufactured by
    Sony Corporation, Japanese, founded 1946
    Owned by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Used by
    Vandross, Luther, American, 1951 - 2005
    Date
    1980s - 1990s
    Medium
    a. ink on plastic with metal, rubber, foam, and leather;
    b. ink on plastic with metal and foam;
    c. ink on plastic with metal;
    d. metal;
    e. plastic with metal;
    f. plastic
    Dimensions
    H x W x D (a: case): 12 1/2 × 17 1/2 × 7 in. (31.8 × 44.5 × 17.8 cm)
    H x W x D (b: microphone): 7 1/2 × 9 1/2 × 2 in. (19.1 × 24.1 × 5.1 cm)
    H x W x D (c: circular topper): 7 × 3 3/4 × 2 in. (17.8 × 9.5 × 5.1 cm)
    H x W x D (d: silver cylinder): 2 7/8 × 1/2 × 1/2 in. (7.3 × 1.3 × 1.3 cm)
    H x W x D (e: black small cylinder): 1 × 3/4 × 3/4 in. (2.5 × 1.9 × 1.9 cm)
    H x W x D (f: small black circle): 1/2 × 15/16 × 15/16 in. (1.3 × 2.4 × 2.4 cm)
    Description
    Sony Condense Microphone C-800 with storage case.
    a. A black, rectangular plastic case with grey letters that read [SONY / CONDENSER MICROPHONE C-800]. The case has some ridges on the front and back. There is a stripe down the side of each outer edge with thing, grooved lines. The bottom of the case has four round “feet” and metal hinges. The hinges read [MADE IN JAPAN]. The top of the case reads [SONY] in raised grey letters. There is a white label which reads [LUTHER VANDROSS #1] in black text. There is a black leather keychain with two silver keys on it. There is a handle in the center with a key hole and an unlock switch on either side. The key holes read [LOCK] in raised letters with an arrow underneath. The inside of the case has grey foam. The foam on the lid is scratched, scuffed, and dented. There are two rectangular pieces of foam attached to it. At the top there are two indentations, one on either side, with metal rings inside. The main part of the case has a textured grey foam with shaped compartments for the different microphone pieces.
    b. A SONY C-800 condenser microphone. The main part of the microphone is cylindrical. The top is made of a mesh grille, with the internal structure of the microphone inside. It reads [SONY] with an On/Off switch underneath. The base reads [No. 10127]. There is a small piece at the bottom with grooved rings around it and small raised metal pieces inside. There is an attachment on the side which reads [SONY / C-800 / CONDENSER / MICROPHONE / MADE IN JAPAN] in grey. There is an appendage on the side with thick grooved rings around it. This is the cooling system, which helps with microphone temperature and noise distortion. The cooling system is covered with a black foam windscreen. The foam is starting to disintegrate.
    c. A black microphone attachment. The base has vertical grooved lines going around it. There is grey text which reads [SONY] and [Made in Japan]. There is a knob attached to the side. The top of the attachment is a large circle with bungee cord and plastic going in different angles. There are several textured areas inside of the circle.
    d. A thin, cylindrical metal tube. The tube is silver in color. The tube is hollow. On one end there are several grooved lines going around it, with an additional textured piece attached. The tube has several scrapes and scratches. The other and of the tube has a small keyhole shaped cutout.
    e. A black circular attachment with one hollow end. The hollow end has metal inside with grooved lines going around the interior. The outside of the attachment has vertical grooved lines going around the top, and vertical grooved lines going around the bottom. The non-hollow end of the attachment is thinner than the top, and has several grooved horizontal lines going around it.
    f. A small, black, circular attachment. There is a textured border around the top with short, vertical grooved lines. The top reads [SONY / JAPAN / SAD-34] in raised letters. There is a hole in the center. The bottom of the attachment is thinner and has grooved rings around it. The bottom of the attachment is hollow, and has grooved rings on the inside.
    Place used
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Tools and Equipment-Audiovisual
    Type
    microphones
    Topic
    Composers (Musicians)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Seveda Williams in Celebration of the Musical Legacy of her Uncle, Luther Vandross
    Object number
    2018.86.1a-f
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd521735f5c-9c8f-49c0-a3a3-aaeab5546475
  • So Much / Forgive and Forget

    Published by
    Jubilee Records, American, 1946 - 1970
    Recorded by
    Orioles, The, American, 1946 - 1956
    Date
    1949
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    vinyl with ink on paper (fiber product)
    Dimensions
    Diameter: 9 7/8 × 1/16 in. (25.1 × 0.2 cm)
    Description
    This is a black vinyl record with a blue label at its center printed with silver text. Above the record's center is the record label's logo, which reads [Jubilee] in script. Beneath the record's center is more silver text which lists the respective song titles and production information for each side. One side reads [SO MUCH / (Whitman - Miller) / THE ORIOLES]. The other side reads [FORGIVE AND FORGET / Deborah Chessler / THE ORIOLES].
    Classification
    Media Arts-Audio Recordings
    Type
    78 rpm records
    Topic
    Doowop (Music)
    Instrumentalists (Musicians)
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
    Object number
    2016.68.14
    Restrictions & Rights
    No Known Copyright Restrictions
    Usage
    Not determined
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd51d8016ef-b8a6-4fd8-8fdf-3d30805c9d28
  • RIAA Diamond awarded to Usher Raymond for "Confessions" album

    Issued by
    Recording Industry Association of America, American, founded 1952
    Received by
    Usher, American, born 1978
    Date
    2008
    On View
    Culture/Fourth Floor, 4 053
    Exhibition
    Musical Crossroads
    Medium
    glass , sterling silver , resin
    Dimensions
    H x W x D: 15 3/4 × 6 5/16 × 4 7/16 in. (40 × 16 × 11.3 cm)
    Description
    This RIAA Diamond award for the album "Confessions" is composed of two separate elements. The top element of the award consists of a clear glass trapezoidal shaped pillar. Etched into the underside is “C51535”. A ‘V’ shape is cut through the wider two side faces at the top. On both sides the points are extended into the glass surface and does not extend through the pillar. Atop the pillar is a sterling silver decagon shaped ring with tabs protruding either side to straddle the groove cut into the pillar. There are two stamps on either tab all within circles that read ”PWY”and “USA” on one side and “RIAA” and “925." on the other. Set within the silver ring is a cut glass diamond. The base is made from a black colored resin. It is trapezoidal in shape, wider at the base and tapering upwards. On one large side face is a metal plaque with black background and text in silver colored engraving that reads "DIAMOND AWARD/PRESENTED TO/USHER RAYMOND/IN RECOGNITION OF/"CONFESSIONS"/ON/RCA/JIVE LABEL GROUP/CERTIFIED BY/THE RECORDING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATON OF AMERICA/OVER 10 MILLION U.S. SALES." Atop the base is a shallow rectangular indentation in which the top element sits. This indentation is lined with a black Ultra Suede like material.
    Place collected
    United States, North and Central America
    Classification
    Awards and Medals
    Type
    trophies (prizes)
    Topic
    Rhythm and blues (Music)
    Singers (Musicians)
    Credit Line
    Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Usher
    Object number
    2018.95
    Restrictions & Rights
    © Recording Industry Association of America. Permission required for use.
    Usage
    Usage conditions apply
    GUID
    http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd556139208-0dc6-4f39-98d5-78a2e1206e44

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