Dance historians who research such things credit American jazz singer and bandleader Cab Calloway for coining the term “jitterbug.” In 1934, he recorded a lively tune, “Jitter Bug,” that some credit ...
At 10 a.m. Feb. 13th, the African American Military History Museum in downtown Hattiesburg will host “A Valentine to Veterans,” a special event designed to honor veterans during Black History Month.
Just as older generations tried to save American youth from the dangers of the lambada and the twist, even-older generations were in tizzies over different dances. They feared the worst when young ...