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22. Mai 2024 · Al Jolson (born May 26, 1886, Srednike, Russia [now Seredžius, Lithuania]—died October 23, 1950, San Francisco, California, U.S.) was a popular American singer and blackface comedian of the musical stage and motion pictures, from before World War I to 1940.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Vor 2 Tagen · Singer and actor Al Jolson wearing blackface in the musical film Mammy (1930) In the early years of film, black characters were routinely played by white people in blackface. In the first filmic adaptation of Uncle Tom's Cabin (1903), all of the major black roles were white people in blackface.
Vor 2 Tagen · Crosby war einer der ersten Sänger, die die Intimität des Mikrofons ausnutzten, anstatt den mit Al Jolson verbundenen tiefen und lauten Varieté-Stil zu verwenden. Er war nach seiner eigenen Definition ein „Phraser“, ein Sänger, der sowohl Text als auch Musik gleichermaßen betonte.
Vor 3 Tagen · With Al Jolson (r), star of The Jazz Singer, c. 1927. Some of the songs Berlin created came out of his own sadness. For instance, in 1912 he married Dorothy Goetz, the sister of songwriter E. Ray Goetz. She died six months later of typhoid fever contracted during their honeymoon in Havana. The song he wrote to express his grief ...
26. Mai 2024 · Al Jolson was a legendary performer known for his charismatic stage presence, powerful voice, and ability to connect with audiences. He played a significant role in popularizing jazz, and his renditions of songs like “Avalon” became iconic, cementing him as a legendary figure in the world of music.
27. Mai 2024 · Al Jolson was a Lithuanian-born American singer, actor, and vaudevillian. Albums/Songs: American Legends; The Best of Jolson; The Singing Fool: His 30 Greatest Hits; The Great Al Jolson; Mammy; Let Me Sing and I’m Happy; The Best of the Decca Years; Souvenir Album; Al Jolson Great Songs; A Legend Named Jolson; The Man and the ...
18. Mai 2024 · Al Jolson, born as Asa Yoelson on May 26, 1886, was an iconic American entertainer who made a significant impact on the world of music, film, and theater. Known as “The World’s Greatest Entertainer” during his prime, Jolson’s dynamic personality, powerful voice, and charismatic stage presence captivated audiences from the ...
