- Description
Tap Dance America is a reference work of bibliographic information and does not point to digitized versions of the items described. The Library of Congress may or may not own a copy of a particular film or video. To request additional information Ask a Librarian.
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Bill Robinson on John Henry, Black River Giant Radio / Bill "Bojangles" Robinson [radio]
- Title
- Bill Robinson on John Henry, Black River Giant Radio [Radio]
- Performer
- Robinson, Bill "Bojangles"
- Published/Created
- 1933-05-20
- Genre
- Radio
- Abstract
- circa May 20, 1933 Bill "Bojangles" Robinson's dance broadcast the other night was a nice feature. "Bo" is one off the very few dancers whose dancing makes good broadcasting. The secret of his soft shoe work is perfect timing and tempo. He danced on a flat board similar to a desk top using a soft rug for a base, with mike down on the floor and, did his rhythm come through.
- Source
- Sampson, Henry T.: Swingin' On the Etherwaves: A Chronological History of African Americans in Radio and Television Broadcasting, 1925-1955. Lanham, Md.: Scarecrow Press (2005).
Last Updated: 12-16-2015