By : Annaleah, Bella, Cassie, and Jayne Jazz was the most popular music during the 1920s. Jazz music was very popular after the Harlem Renaissance which began in the early 1920s The Harlem Renaissance was an artistic movement in New York City that was the center of African American Culture during the 1920s. Jazz musicians had a great impact on the culture of the 1920s through the 1930s because of the radio. Jazz originated in the American South, such as New Orleans, Kansas City and Chicago, most of the musicians came from the South too. Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, Wynton Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Earl Hines were some of the jazz musicians during the 20s. During the thirties Jazz music was arranged and written for big bands A big band is a musical group that played Jazz music during the Swing era, which was in the 1930s and 40s. Paul Whiteman, also known as the King of Jazz, was one of the first to incorporate Jazz into his orchestra "Music During the 1920s-1930s". Socyberty. 23 mar 09. The Lingo of the 20s 1. Ankle: to walk, i.e.. "Let's ankle! 2. Bank's closed.: no kissing or making out ie. "Sorry, mac, bank's closed. 3. Daddy-o: a term of address; strictly an African-American term. 4. Butt me.: I'll take a cigarette. 5. Sheba: one's girlfriend 6. Sheik: one's boyfriend 7. Voot: money 8. Water-Proof: a face that 9. doesn't require make-up 10. Bug-Eyed Betty : an unattractive girl 11. Dogs: feet Lets Ankle! Ever wonder where that phrase came from? 1. Baby: sweetheart. 2. Beeswax: business, i.e. "None of your beeswax. 3. Dough: money 4. Gold-digger : a woman who pursues men for their money. 5. Cup of Joe: coffee 6. Knock up: to make pregnant 7. On the Lam: fleeing from police 8. Upchuck: to vomit 9. Attaboy!: well done!; also, Attagirl! 10. Bologna: Nonsense! Nonsense! Interesting innovations: Prohibition movement had just begun- candies and soft drinks became popular, as well as tea some examples are: ginger ale, coca- cola, kool-aid, punch, and lemonade George Washington Carver experiment with faux meats made from peanuts Exotic foods such as Chinese food were popular-being of Chinese- American restaurants Home economics were studied Opposed to elaborate cooked meals, finger foods became popular. Some popular items were: celery, pickles, olives, fresh fruit, jellos, saltine crackers, salads Kraft came out with 'American' cheeses such as Velveeta, cheddar, and American! Gerber invented the first jarred baby food. Cereals were very popular at the time too, Wheaties especially. Baked goods such as bread were beginning to be found pre-processed at the grocery store. The love of the white Wonderbread was wide spread. Beauty pageants originated in the 1920s by the hotel men of Atlantic city. It began as a sort of festival and bathing contest on the beach. Later, they helped define the medias view of beauty during the time period. 1920's beauty pageants initiated the fashions. Some of the first 'skimpier' bathing suits were seen on the contestants. Beauty pageants were a large part in many young women's social lives as well as their mothers. Beauty pageants gave distinction classes. At Home: From , 60 percent of American families bought radios Gather around radio for night-time entertainment Sense of community among different ethnic groups Radio Stations: KDKA was one of the only radio stations, and the most popular throughout the decade By 1922 over 600 radio stations evolved KYW by Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing Company was the first specialized radio station (only opera six days a week) Stations then began broadcasting pop music, classical music, sporting events, lectures, fiction, newscasts, weather reports, market updates, and political commentary Advertising was not broadcasted until the late 20s New dances became popular in the 20s such as : The Charleston-bCdG0Mj6bCdG0Mj6 and Tap Dances-0hWF2F