harlem is...Music: Portraits by Carl Van Vechten features original black-and-white photographs of African-American musicians, singers, composers, and arrangers--all with a connection to Harlem--whose work encompassed a variety of musical styles, from blues, jazz, and folk to classical and show music. Together, their stories create a snapshot not only of the entertainment world but also of the social and political milieu of New York in the 1930s through 1950s.

This installation is presented in connection with the Community Works exhibition, harlem is...Music, at the Lincoln Center Library for the Performing Arts and is made possible by funding from the New York Council for the Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.