Twistin’ Down Central: A Tribute to Tampa’s Black Music Legends
Tampa Red, Ella Fitzgerald, Chick Webb, and Ray Charles are just a few of the notable musicians to play in Tampa during Central Avenue’s heyday. Join us as we dive into the work of legendary Black musicians that lifted spirits and defined Central Avenue’s cultural legacy.
This is the second program of a new initiative by the Tampa Bay History Center in partnership with the Tampa Housing Authority to provide educational experiences in the historic St. James Episcopal Church, located at 1202 North Governor Street, Tampa, Fla.
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About the Author
Fred Hearns was born in the Bronx, N.Y., and quickly found his roots in Tampa, Fla., where he attended public schools in Hillsborough County and graduated from George S. Middleton High School in 1966. Possessing a fervor for narrative craftsmanship, he...