by maney | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
1920s Parisians did not have a sincere love for African American artists, but rather were crazed by their primitivism. The Parisians did not love them; they were obsessed with them. The word love usually implies a certain level of respect. Parisians in the 1920s were...
by overdahl | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Spurred by unfortunately abundant reasons, headlines today posit, “Is racism alive in today’s culture?” Often, though, the question is purely incendiary. The answer itself is not unknown; rather, the question’s purpose is to examine why and how racism exists. The...
by lemon | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Throughout the 1920s, an exotic wave of culture swept through most of France. Jazz became a prevalent aspect of French life, and artists such as Josephine Baker become phenomena. Music Historians often refer to this so called obsession with African American culture...
by Stella Li | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
Negrophilia in Paris 1920s was a reflection of the ambivalent attitude of French people toward the invading black culture, between artistic affection and cultural resistance. As a result of such selective embracement of African and African American culture, I...
by drewes | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)
In 20s Paris, there was a large demand for American negro culture. Josephine Baker became the poster child for these types of shows, as French audiences were fascinated by her dances, the likes of which they had never seen before. Many have termed this...
