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Bill ‘Bojangles’ Robinson

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (born Luther Robinson; May 25, 1878 – November 25, 1949), was an American tap dancer, actor, and singer, the best known and the most highly paid black entertainer in the United States during the first half of the 20th century. His long career mirrored changes in American entertainment tastes and technology. His career began in the age of minstrel shows and moved to vaudev…

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Type
Person
Area
United States
Born
May 25th, 1877
Died
November 25th, 1949
Labels
Brunswick
Last updated: December 31st, 2024·MusicBrainz

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