For those who are not aware, Tharbis is the heroine of Jitterbug! Her monologue captures the zeitgeist of the Harlem Renaissance. Made to be played under the performance, the free video uses music, sound effects, and archival pictures and film footage of Harlem, the Cotton Club, and the Savoy Ballroom to help "Tharbis" tell her courageous story about how she faced down death threats and the Mob for love.
You can learn more and watch the video here.
You can learn more and watch the video here.
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