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A prevalent view in writings about African-American culture holds that music has been superior to other art forms, and that to attain similar achievements black literature, dance, and theatre should model themselves on black music. Edwards' aim is to counter these assumptions with reference to the literary influences and aspirations of none other than Duke Ellington.
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African American writers, book excerpts, composers, Duke Ellington, Duke Ellington Orchestra, literature, manuscripts, poetry, programmatic music, scores, storytelling, suites