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Source: PRI "The World"

Roundup

6-2-06

Josephine Baker Centennial [audio 9min]

Tomorrow marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Josephine Baker. Baker was a black American who became an icon in France. She was best known for dancing in a skirt of bananas, and nothing else. The World's Adeline Sire has this portrait. ~Visit website for add'l audio, images, more.

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