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Research

RESEARCH: Poster

One Hundred Years Of The Charleston: It’s Origins, Essence, And Staying Power

Thursday, January 8, 2026
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST
Location: Strand Foyer
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Description: One Hundred Years After Its Peak As An International Fad, This Presentation Will Explore The African American Origins Of The Charleston Rhythm, The Transformation By James P. Johnson From An Ethnic Vernacular Tradition To A Cross-Cultural Popular Phenomenon, And Its Staying Power As An Essential Rhythmic Device.