The mural illustrates the important role that African-American musicians have played in the evolution of American music.

North Omaha's musical culture gave rise to several influential African-American musicians.

Sweatman was one of the first African-American musicians to develop a nationwide fan base.

On these quiet, tree-lined streets, many African-American musicians found respite.

African-American musicians, singers, and composers are also highlighted for their contributions to the nation's history and culture.

For most of the next two decades, the units are rented to African-American musicians who play in the neighborhood jazz clubs.

These performance venues were safe for African-American musicians during the age of racial segregation, which lasted until the early 1960s.

However, even Goodman was not ready to take the radical step of bringing African-American musicians into the big band itself.

African-American musicians and other performers also played to mixed audiences.

However, this did not stop the African-American musicians.