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AIDA OVERTON

WALKER

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Aida Overton Walker, born in 1880. She was a singer, dancer, actress, and choreographer, regarded as the leading African-American female performing artist at the turn of the century. As one of the first international Black stars, Aida Walker brought versatility to her performances and authenticity to ragtime songs and cakewalk dances. Her dancing and singing ability has been compared to and sometimes applauded over that of her successors Florence Mills and Josephine Baker.

 

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