In her early life, she danced for nickels and dimes, and then became a chorus singer in St. Louis. At 15, she married a Pullman porter, William Howard Baker-very little is known about him-but it only lasted two years because she ran away to escape pervasive racism in the city and ended up in New York City where Harlem was experiencing a renaissance in entertainment. She did shows at the Plantation Club, performed in the Broadway revues of "Shuffle Along" in 1921 and "the Chocolate Dandies" in 1924, and created a stir of sensation in the "Big Apple. In 1931, Baker scored a musical hi t with what was called her greatest song, "J' ai deux amours." It went on to become a source of inspiration for works of some of the best well-known contemporary artists, like Langston Hughes, Ernest Heming...
FIRECAT PRODUCTIONS' "SPLENDID MISERY" COMING TO ACTOR'S TEMPLE THEATRE: Within a small apartment in Queens on the hottest day of the year is the setting for Firecat Productions' world premiere production of "Splendid Misery," playwright Robert Riemer's heated love story of hatred turning to tolerance. It opens Saturday, March 6 at Manhattan's Actor's Temple Theatre (339 West 47th Street, NYC, between Eighth and Ninth avenues). BLACK HISTORY MONTH PLAY FESTIVAL CONTINUES WITH "BANANAS: THE JOSEPHINE BAKER STORY": After successfully opening last week at the Dwyer Cultural Center (258 St. Nicholas Avenue), with "Love to All, Lorraine," adapted by and starring Elizabeth Van Dyke, this weekend's National Black Touring Circuit's powerful "Black History Month Play Festival" presents "Bananas:...
A "world" premiere can be a bit tricky because there is no benchmark to measure against. Now, imagine a world premiere incorporating a well-known icon. Welcome to the world of Rene Marie. One of the best-kept secrets in Jazz, Rene Marie is a chanteuse extraordinaire. She has been tapped to perform with Imani Winds when they present "Josephine Baker-A Life of Le Jazz Hot" in celebration of the centennial of La Baker's birth in 2006. For her part, Marie will sing two selections from Baker's repertoire: a calypso piece titled "Don't Touch My Tomatoes" and "The Palm Reader Song" (sung in French). There will also be a couple of sad ballads, all in a snapshot to be emblematic of Baker's extraordinary life. Baker did frequent charity work in Paris, appearing at benefits as well as being genera...
This multi-media experience will feature the African-American/Latino woodwind quintet Imani Winds, jazz vocalist Rene Marie and film footage of [Josephine Baker]'s various works set to an original score written by Jeff Scott (French horn player of Imani Winds). Marie will sing some of Baker's signature works. In addition, there'll be a solo dance performed by Rachael Ashley with music by Imani Winds founder, Valérie Coleman. The concert is directed by Bobbi Leann Williams and features choreography by Christopher Huggins. The idea of this tribute came from Mr. [Randy Weston]. He has been educating me on the accomplishments of [James Reese Europe] through more than 10 years of conversations," stated Pat Cruz, Harlem Stage executive director. "The realization of this concert an...
Sloan Robinson to star as legendary Josephine Baker in "Bananas", at the Vintage Hollywood Private Club, Executive Producer, Leroy Richardson, III, Associate Producers, Michael Golden and Do It yourself Productions "Bananas" is a one-woman theatre cabaret based on the exciting life of Josephine Baker written by Sloan Robinson. Sloan Robinson is accompanied by pianist Aeros Pierce. Bananas" takes place in Paris, France 1961. Baker's story has been told and re-told but Robinson's unique intimate portrayal gives us an opportunity to see the human side of Josephine Baker. Baker created her World Village at Chateau Les Milandes. "La" Baker had many comebacks in her life her last performance was the musical "Josephine" at the Bobino Music Hall in Paris 1975. The production is co-sponsored by...
The audience at the bistro was rapt as [Jean-Claude Baker] sped over Josephine's triumphs in Paris in the Folies Bergere after appearing on Broadway in "Shuffle Along." With the same vigor she used to entrance Parisians from the stage, [Josephine Baker] devoted herself to the fight against Nazism, Jean-Claude related. "There was a man named Hitler," he said, "and Josephine joined the French Resistance to fight him and his storm troopers." Many Americans saw a uniformed Josephine in 1963 when she participated in the historic March on Washington. Whether on stage singing her signature song, "J'ai Deux Amours," dancing with gusto and abandon, or acting in films, Josephine commanded the spotlight. "But more than anything, Josephine was a survivor," Jean-Claude concluded. And that her legacy...
Baker was also an icon in Paris. Her most successful song, "J'ai Deux Amours" ("My Two Loves") describes her love for Paris and her country, the United States. The Creole Goddess' another of Baker's nicknames - first failed attempt at a comeback came in 1936, when she was featured in the Ziegfeld Follies in the United States. Her performance was not well-received by critics and she returned to Paris. In 1975, after having adopted her Rainbow Tribe and touring the world, Baker was facing bankruptcy. She attempted another comeback in the stage revue Bobino in Paris. She always told me," [Jean-Claude] said during the lecture, "'believe in yourself and who you are and you will make it.
The dispute between Baker and the post office began when he was told that his nude postcard was "pornographic advertising." Seeking a way around the regulation, Baker placed a banner marked "censored" over [Josephine Baker]'s breasts. Still, the post office rejected the cards. We are very pleased that [Jean-Claude Baker] will be allowed to mail hie postcards," said Donna Lieberman, NYCLU executive director. "This is certainly a victory for free speech and free expression. "But this is enough about all this," an ebullient Baker said. "I'm glad you're here, and now we can have some lunch."
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