610K views · 20K reactions | A timeless beat, from Cab Calloway’s ‘Hi-De-Ho’ to T.I.’s ‘24’s’ – hear the connection across the generations!  #thenandnow | Vintage & Iconic African American Everything | Facebook

Remembering American jazz singer, dancer, bandleader and actor CAB CALLOWAY (Dec 25, 1907 – Nov 18, 1994) Born on Christmas Day 1907, Calloway had an energetic and charismatic stage presence that made him a standout performer at the legendary Cotton Club in Harlem in the 1930s. Calloway was known for his unique scat singing and improvisational vocal style, as showcased in his signature song "Minnie the Moocher." He led one of the most popular big bands of the swing era, which featured prominent