In other cases, the women would pour the clay into a mould made of pottery, wood or a calabash. Clay pots were and still are being used to cook food, store water and for various other food preparation functions.
Now it's up to C. J. to hunt down the hat in time for the photo shoot. Little does C. J. know that his whirlwind search through Harlem sets in motion the making of a magical moment of friendship and music. Illustrated with exuberance by fine artist Frank Morrison, Sweet Music in Harlem is an action-packed romp inspired by an historic photograph from Harlem's jazz heyday. Readers everywhere will rejoice in the power of music to bring people together in wonderful, fun-filled ways. For additional connections and exploration of themes, pair these field trip and activity ideas with Sweet Music in Harlem.
Wait ..... Ain't Misbehavin' is a musical revue with a book by Murray Horwitz and Richard Maltby, Jr., and music by various noteworthy composers and lyricists. It is a tribute to the black musicians of the 1920s and '30s who were part of the so-called Harlem Renaissance. The show takes its title from the classic Fats Waller/Andy Razaf/Harry Brooks song Ain't Misbehavin'. Five performers present an evening of rowdy, humorous songs and dance that reflect on the various moods of the era. Find sheet music for all the great tunes from the award winning show here!