The iconic Josephine Baker at the Folies_Bergère. This was in the period after Josephine has taken Paris by storm in the Revue Negre. Following a European tour she left the manager that had brought her to Paris for a staring role at the Folies_Bergère.
Recommended Reading:
Josephine Baker: The Hungry Heart
This is a fascinating read and glimpse into the life and times Josephine Baker and her cohort during the Roaring twentes or “Années folles”.. Based on twenty years of research and thousands of interviews, this authoritative biography of performer Josephine Baker (1906-1975) provides a candid look at her tempestuous life
Josephine Baker in her banana costume
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