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Quenching a Thirst: “Negrophilia” in 1920s Paris

by keller | Oct 14, 2015 | Music in Paris in the 1920s (2015)

The “Negrophila” that hit Paris during the 1920s is the same phenomenon that hit several western countries in the beginning of the 20th century. As slaves became freed new cultures and styles began to emerge, especially in the music world. These new styles of jazz and...