Reverberations of culture: racialized performance in early twentieth-century musical variety by just a buncha clowns
Auteur :
Breaux, Shane
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781041035824
Date de publication :
25 févr. 2026
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
720 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book examines musical variety clowns performing racial impersonations across four touring circuits: African American TOBA, Chinese American "Chop Suey Circuit," Mexican carpas, and Country barn dances. It challenges historical narratives by highlighting how diverse performers shaped American entertainment and cultural identity.