Grand Emporium Collection

This collection features publicity photos of live performances by the many performers who played at this iconic Kansas City venue. Led by Roger Naber, George Myers and Herb Palmer, the reputed nightclub hosted some 7,400 shows and consistently earned top honors nationally, including "Best Blues Club In America" in 1989 and 1991 from the Blues Foundation in Memphis. The Grand Emporium was sold in 2004 amid much fanfare, culminating with a Memorial Day blowout.

Items in Collection: 2,341

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Advertising & Media

Asian American History & Representation

Indigenous History & Representation

Latinx History & Representation

Jazz, Big Band, & Music Industry

Kansas City History

South African band Azumah, comprised of one woman and four men. They are in traditional clothing and standing in front of two palm trees. Printed in the margin below the photograph, "Azumah. For...

Date Published

1991

2000

The Mahotella Queens are three Black South African mbaqanga musicians in traditional clothing. The two on the outside look incredulously at the one in the center, who is laughing. Printed in the...

Date Published

1981

1990

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Azumah

Mahotella Queens

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LaBudde Special Collections

Marr Sound Archives

University Archives

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