Screening and Q&A - The Musicians' Green Book: An Enduring Legacy

Grand Songbook's acclaimed Musicians' Green Book historic documentary film, 
celebrates the vibrant Jazz, R&B and Soul music of African American artists 
who, during segregation, created the foundation of modern American music. 
Navigating the injustices of racial segregation was difficult and, at times, 
dangerous—even for renowned Black artists like Duke Ellington, Ella 
Fitzgerald, Little Richard or Sam Cooke. Like many other Black Americans, 
they relied on Victor Hugo Green’s Negro Travelers’ Green Book, a 
directory of lodgings, restaurants and entertainment venues where African 
Americans were safe and welcomed. The virtual “underground musicians green 
book”—a network of friends, family and fans—provided food, lodging and 
fellowship for Black entertainers on tour.