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American-born French dancer, singer, and actress (1906-1975)
Towering entertainer, expert at chanson, racial barrier breaker, beloved in France, her sensuous banana dance is the stuff of legend.
| Born | June 3, 1906 |
| Hometown | St. Louis, Missouri, United States of America |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Jo Bouillon (m 1947 - 1961) , Jean Lion (m 1937 - 1940) , William Baker (m 1921 - 1925) , Willie Wells (m 1919 - 1919) |
| Partner | Robert Brady |
| Children | Jean-Claude Baker |
| Parents | Eddie Carson , Carrie McDonald |
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'I have two loves, my country and Paris': Exploring Josephine Baker's New York legacy
The Empire State building was lit up with the colours of the French flag this week, in honour of the American-French performer Josephine Baker, who was inducted into France's Panthéon mausoleum on Tuesday. In the US, Josephine Baker is just as beloved as she is in France, and nowhere more so than in Harlem, in New York City. Our correspondents Jessica Le Masurier, Yves Schaeffner and Fanny Chauvin met with New Yorkers to explore Baker's legacy.
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
Myth of a Colorblind France
1h 26min
2020
The French Way
1h 30min
1952
Princesse Tam-Tam
1h 17min
1989
Zouzou
1h 32min
1981
Albums
Les chansons D'or
2021
Petite tonkinoise
2017
Je Suis Josephine
2016
Very Best of Josephine Baker [Bygone Days]
2015
Remembering
2014
J'ai Deux Amours - Du Caf' Conc' au Music Hall
2011
Voilà Paris!
2011
J'ai Deux Amours
2010
Best Recordings, Vol. 1
2008
BD Chanson: Josephine Baker
2006
Centenary Tribute: Songs from 1930-1953
2006
Sur Deaux Notes
2005
Meilleur de...
2004
Black Pearl
2003
1927-1939
2003
15 Archive Recordings
2002
J'ai Deux Amours [Blaricum]
2001
En la Habana
2000
Gold Collection
2000
Cocktail Hour
2000
Complete Recorded Works: 1926-27
1999
Etoiles de la Chanson
1999
Chansons Eternelles
1999
Portrait of Josephine Baker
1998