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Hace 2 días · Blackface is the practice of non-black performers using burnt cork or theatrical makeup to portray a caricature of black people on stage or in entertainment. In the United States, the practice became a popular entertainment during the 19th century into the 20th.
25 de abr. de 2024 · Al Jolson (born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia [now Seredžius, Lithuania]—died October 23, 1950, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was a popular American singer and blackface comedian of the musical stage and motion pictures, from before World War I to 1940.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
28 de abr. de 2024 · The lyrics and melody of “Swanee” were inspired by the themes and sounds of Black Southern music, showcasing Gershwin’s respect and admiration for African American culture. Jolson’s performance of the song in blackface also reflected the mainstream fascination with and appropriation of Black culture at the time.
- Janice Frey
28 de abr. de 2024 · But on the minus side, his use of blackface as late as the 1940s, long after it was being condemned, is unfortunate although apparently African-Americans of his era appreciated the way that he treated them.
18 de abr. de 2024 · Although not uncommon in the 20’s, Jolson spent a large portion of the film in blackface when he took on the persona of Jack Robins for a jazz singing Broadway act.
26 de abr. de 2024 · Al Jolson, a white performer, popularized the song through his charismatic performances. At a time when African American voices were marginalized and excluded from mainstream platforms, Jolson’s rendition of “My Mammy” allowed for a wider appreciation of African American musical traditions, particularly in the realm of jazz and ...
17 de abr. de 2024 · Al Jolson: Beyond the Spotlight: An in-depth look at the life and legacy of Al Jolson, a pioneering figure in American entertainment. This documentary delves into Jolson’s impact on early...
