In 1938 John Hammond was the producer of the first integrated music performance in a major US venue. What was the venue?
- New Yorks Carnegie Hall
- Washingtons Kennedy Center
- Philadelphias Alhambra Theater
- Houstons Soft Machine
Answer
The correct answer is A) New Yorks Carnegie Hall.
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