Azalia: The Life Of Madame E. Azalia Hackley

Azalia: The Life of Madame E. Azalia Hackley is a biography written by M. Marguerite Davenport. The book tells the story of the life of Madame E. Azalia Hackley, an African American musician, singer, and music educator who lived from 1867 to 1922. The book covers Hackley's life from her early years in Detroit, Michigan, to her travels throughout the United States and Europe as a performer and advocate for African American music. It explores her struggles with racism and sexism in the music industry, as well as her efforts to promote African American music and culture.The biography includes details about Hackley's personal life, including her marriages and family, as well as her professional accomplishments, such as performing for President Theodore Roosevelt and Queen Victoria. Through the use of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, Davenport provides a detailed and engaging portrait of Hackley's life and legacy. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring Hackley's story to life.Overall, Azalia: The Life of Madame E. Azalia Hackley is a fascinating and inspiring account of a pioneering African American musician and educator who made significant contributions to the music world and fought for racial justice and equality.Emma Azalia Smith Hackley Was A Choral Director Who Emphasized The Importance Of Spirituals And Folk-Songs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.