Josephine Baker, Harlem in Paris and WWII (Two Parts)

Join us for a vibrant depiction of singer and dancer Josephine Baker and the African American musicians of interwar Paris. We’ll explore the enclave of gifted multiracial performers who altered the course of European music, art and style. After Germany invaded France, Baker valiantly spied on the Axis for the Allies, aided refugees and entertained the troops. Newly available video clips, music and stories celebrate the innovative music, dance and cabarets of Paris, 1925-50.

During the past four decades, Dave Radlauer has told tales of early Jazz, Blues and Swing on the radio, garnering six broadcast awards and authoring 200 articles for online and print publications. For Stanford Libraries, he’s written interpretive online text and donated a large collection of unique music and photos. He teaches lifelong learning courses at UCLA, UC Berkeley, San Francisco State and Dominican University.

The Fifty and Better (FAB) program was designed for people ages 50 and older, seeking intellectual stimulation through university-level courses — without the pressure of grades — for the sake of learning and social engagement.

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Register by Monday before each lecture at 3 p.m. PST