Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater On the evening of November 21, 1934, a young and gangly would-be dancer named Ella Fitzgerald takes to the stage of Harlem’s Apollo Theater to participate in a harrowing tradition known as
Ella Fitzgerald - Wikipedia On April 25, 2017, the centenary of her birth, the UK's BBC Radio 2 broadcast three programs as part of an "Ella at 100" celebration: Ella Fitzgerald Night, introduced by Jamie Cullum; Remembering Ella; introduced by Leo Green; and Ella Fitzgerald – the First Lady of Song, introduced by Petula Clark
AMATEUR NIGHT AT THE APOLLO - Apollo Theater After Amateur Night debuted at The Apollo in 1934, it quickly became the leading showcase for many young, talented, new performers, including a 15-year-old Ella Fitzgerald who went on to become the first female artist to win Amateur Night
Ella Fitzgerald’s 1934 Apollo Debut - aurn. com (AURN News) — On this day in 1934, a 17-year-old Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage at Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater in Harlem — unknowingly beginning one of the most celebrated careers in American music
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A Historical Milestone: The Triumph of Ella Fitzgerald on Amateur Night On November 21, 1934, a pivotal moment in music history occurred when Ella Fitzgerald debuted at the age of 17 during one of the early Amateur Nights at the Apollo Theater Initially planning to dance, she was deterred by the talented Edwards Sisters and instead showcased her singing ability
This Day in History: Virginia native Ella Fitzgerald wins Amateur Night . . . HARLEM (WHSV) - 91 years ago on the evening of Nov 21, 1934, Ella Fitzgerald stepped onto the stage for Amateur Night at Harlem’s Apollo Theater Entering by chance, Fitzgerald — a native of Newport News, Virginia — meant to dance but switched to singing “The Object of My Affection ”