The Swans of Harlem
Narrated by January LaVoy , Lydia Abarca Mitchell , Sheila Rohan , Marcia Lynn Sells , Karlya Shelton-Benjamin , Khadija Tariyan McKinney G.
- Released
- April 30, 2024
- Length
- 10 hrs 12 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Random House Audio
"The Swans of Harlem" uncovers the remarkable yet overlooked legacy of five Black ballerinas who formed an enduring sisterhood amidst the Civil Rights movement. Focusing on Lydia Abarca and her fellow trailblazers from the Dance Theatre of Harlem, this audiobook chronicles their groundbreaking experiences, performances for iconic figures, and their contributions to the world of ballet. With rich detail and a celebration of female friendship, it sheds light on a significant chapter in the history of Black ballet that has long been forgotten.
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