Josephine Baker (or Joséphine Baker in francophone countries) was an American expatriate entertainer and actress. She became a French citizen in 1937. Most noted as a singer, Baker also was a celebrated dancer in her early career. She was given...
Good afternoon everyone! Sorry but this is the only video today. My Dell has finally kicked the bucket; and my other computer isn't very powerful...******************* *******Breaking News - I had a look at the Toronto Star site; surprise surprise, guess...
This is a request. Clarence Williams' Blue Five were a series of recording sessions that featured some of the best jazz musicians and blues singers of the early 20's. The early Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Coleman Hawkins and Bubber...
Robbins was born in Glendale, a suburb of Phoenix, in Maricopa County, Arizona. He was reared in a difficult family situation. His father took odd jobs to support the family of ten children. His father's drinking led to divorce in...