32 First Black Record Label

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During its brief existence from 1921 and 1923 read moreblack swan records 1921 1923. Founded in new york in 1921 black swan was the first black owned record company in the country.

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The companys first office was his home on west 138th street new york.

First black record label. Black swan records was the first black owned recording company that sold popular music to black audiences. The labels founder saw black swans recordings as an alternative to black popular music. Black swan records which was started in in harlem nyc in 1921 by entrepreneur harry pace had a short but powerful life in producing popular music for black audiences.

First black women to own record label johnnie mae matthews december 31 1922 january 6 2002 was an american blues and rb singer songwriter and record producer from bessemer alabama. Its 1923 ad campaign wasnt just a marketing ploy. In march of 1921 under the laws of the state of delaware and using about 30000 in borrowed capital harry herbert pace organized the pace phonograph corporation inc.

Black swan records which was started in in harlem nyc in 1921 by entrepreneur harry pace had a short but powerful life in producing popular music. Africanglobe motown records may be the most successful black owned record label of all time but they were certainly not the first. Motown records may be the most successful black owned record label of all time but they were certainly not the first.

On this date in 1921 we remember black swan records the first black owned record label in america. Black swan records specialized in jazz and blues recordings but it also became the first company to record black classical musicians.

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