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Joséphine Baker
Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved to Paris in the 1920s, where her dance performances earned her the...
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After I Say I'm Sorry?
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Always
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Besame Mucho
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Blue Skies
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Breezin' Along With The Breeze
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Bye Bye Blackbird
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Chant D'amour de Tahiti
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Come Prima (Tu Me Donnes)
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Dinah
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Doudou
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Fleur de Paris
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Haiti
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I Love My Baby
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La Conga Blicoti
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La Petite Tonkinoise
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La Vie En Rose
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Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved to Paris in the 1920s, where her dance performances earned her the nickname 'Black Venus.' In 1925, she recorded 'J'ai Deux Amours,' a song about her dual loyalties to the United States and France that became closely associated with her.
She performed in Broadway shows and films while living in France, where she became an outspoken advocate for racial equality. Songs like 'La Conga Blicoti' and 'Paris Chéri' captured the energy of her Parisian performances.
Baker's discography includes numerous recordings from her decades as a performer. Beyond 'J'ai Deux Amours,' she recorded songs like 'Blue Skies' and 'Afraid To Dream,' often working with musicians and dancers who supported her shows. She remained a prominent figure in French entertainment until her death in 1975.
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