About this episode
This episode discusses the life and impact of Josephine Baker, an iconic figure of 1920s Paris.
I am a little behind this month so I hope you enjoy this reposted episode about the fascinating Josephine Baker In this episode we discuss the fascinating story of Josephine Baker (1906-1975) an African American dancer, singer and actress who found tremendous fame and popularity in 1920s Paris, becoming an icon of the era. We will be talking about her inspirational rise to fame and what her time in Paris can tell us about attitudes to people of colour and African culture at this time. We will...
People in this episode
Host: Charlotte Appleyard
Topics covered
- Josephine Baker
- African American culture
- 1920s Paris
- fame
- dance
- music
- racial attitudes
Keywords
- Josephine Baker
- African American
- dancer
- singer
- actress
- 1920s
- Paris
- cultural icon
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Places: Paris
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