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Billy Strayhorn
Billy Strayhorn Over the past few years, I have come across the name Billy Strayhorn time and again, whether in social media posts, DJ sets focusing on queer artists, or when googling queer influences on jazz and swing. But it wasn't until I did some more extensive research for a…
Queer Lindy Hoppers of the Harlem Renaissance
Despite societal pressures and legal restrictions, a vibrant and visible queer world thrived in Harlem during the 1920s and 1930s, significantly influencing and participating in the era's culture.1cf Riemer&Brown, p. 56; for an accessible introductions to Queer Harlem Renaissance, check out Johnson's Flamboyants. The Queer Harlem Renaissance I Wish I'd…
8 reasons to start Lindy Hop as a queer person
No matter what part of the alphabet mafia you identify as - lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary, genderqueer, or any other wonderful identity within our community - Lindy Hop might just be right for you. We here at Queer Lindy Cologne want to help you become a part of our…
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