On the Shoulders of Giants, Vol 1: How Harlem Became the Center of the Universe

About this book

Volume One - How Harlem Became the Center of the Universe Kareem Abdul-Jabbar invites you to undertake a journey with him back into the Harlem Renaissance, a place where jazz was king — and where some of the greatest artists changed the course of history. Listen as stage and screen actor Avery Brooks recounts how the birth of Harlem was created by a world war, prejudice and an insect known as the the boll weevil. Find out why the Great Migration came from the South as well as the West Indies. You'll hear how Harlem influenced Kareems life and along the way, you’ll hear from some of the real voices of the period, from everyday people to W.E.B. Dubois to Langston Hughes. You will also be able to eavesdrop on some private conversations between Kareem and internationally known artists such as Maya Angelou, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Louis Gossett Jr. and Billy Crystal, who were gracious enough to share their own thoughts on that time — and much more. We hope you enjoy On the Shoulders of An Audio & Musical Journey through the Harlem Renaissance