Hughes, Langston

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

Black Nativity
New - Vinyl - SR 5022
Sealed 1962 Stereo Original. This Broadway Gospel Song-Play Features Marion Williams, Stars Of Faith, Princess Stewart, Professor Bradford And The Bardford Singers. more

The Black Verse: 12 Moods For Jazz
New - Vinyl - BDS 2005
Sealed 1969 original. Saw cut. Langston Hughes, a pivotal voice of the Harlem Renaissance, masterfully blends his profound poetry with the vibrant rhythms of jazz in "The Black Verse: 12 Moods For Jazz." This seminal recording captures the essence of a pivotal cultural movement, presenting a groundbreaking collaboration between spoken word and musical improvisation. It offers listeners a unique auditory experience that transcends traditional literary or musical boundaries, standing as a cornerstone for understanding the interplay between American poetry and jazz. This album is essential for enthusiasts of Langston Hughes poetry and the broader jazz poetry tradition. more