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Found 3 collections related to Popular music -- New York (State) -- New York
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Duke of Iron
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division | Sc MG 865
0.42 linear feet (1 box)
Cecil Anderson, also known as the "Duke of Iron," was an internationally known Calypso performer and composer. A native of Trinidad, Anderson moved with his family to New York in 1923. During his active years (1930s-1960s), he was influential in...
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New York (N.Y.). Office of the Mayor (1978-1989 : Koch). Office of Special Projects and Events
Music Division | JPB 98-37
1 item, 50 cm; 1 item, 50 cm
Proclaims the period of October 10 through October 13, 1985, to be "The celebration of a century of popular music in New York.".
Weekes, Daphne, 1913-2004
Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Manuscripts, Archives and Rare Books Division | Sc MG 741
0.83 linear feet (2 boxes)
Trinidadian born Daphne Weekes was the first female calypso bandleader in the U.S. The Daphne Weekes collection consists primarily of printed material.