Egan Bill - African American Entertainers In Australia And New Zealand A History 1788 - 1941 - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: Eleven African Americans including a musician were among the First Fleet of colonial settlers to Australia. In the 150 - plus following years African Americans visiting the region included jubilee singers vaudevillians sports stars and general entertainers. This book provides the only comprehensive history of more than 350 African American entertainers in Australia and New Zealand between European settlement in Australia in 1788 and the entry of the United States into World War II in 1941. Famous names covered include boxer Jack Johnson film star Nina Mae Mc Kinney and jazz singer Eva Taylor. Background stories provide a multidimensional view of the entertainers time in a place very far from home.
Title: African American Entertainers In Australia And New Zealand A History 1788 - 1941
Author(s): Egan Bill
Publisher: Mcfarland & Co Inc
Barcode: 9781476677958
Pages: 232 Pages, 80 Photographs
Publication Date: 1/28/2020
Category: Boxing