Dharma ([dÊ±ÉÉ¾mÉ] ; Sanskrit: à¤§à¤°à¥à¤® dharma, listen (helpÂ·info) ; Pali: à¤§à¤®à¥à¤® dhamma) is a key concept with multiple meanings in the Indian religions Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. There is no single word translation for dharma in western languages.
As a pianist Duke Ellington was originally an excellent stride player who gained the respect of such giants as James P. Johnson, Fats Waller and his main influence Willie The Lion Smith.
However, Duke Ellington was eventually able to persuade the club to allow African Americans to be admitted. They eventually filled up the seats in the back of the club. Regardless, the Cotton Club helped exhibit black talent, and celebrate black culture during the Renaissance, and helped to make names such as Duke Ellington, unforgettable.