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Sep 22, 2022 · In fact, few recordings of her work remain, and what little is known about her came out in a lawsuit that exposed the real Betty Boop’s true origins once and for all. This is the little-known true story of “Baby” Esther Jones, the original “Black Betty Boop.”
Apr 11, 2024 · Is Black Betty based on a true story? As a traditional folk song, Black Betty is not based on a specific true story. However, it draws inspiration from the experiences and struggles of African-Americans in history.
- Geoffrey Henry
Apr 5, 2022 · First Recordings. According to reports, the song was first formally recorded in 1933 by U.S. musicologists John and Alan Lomax. It was performed a cappella by convict James “Iron Head” Baker and a...
- Jacob Uitti
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Feb 27, 2016 · In the spirit of Black History Month, homage should be given to Ms. Jones. In the 1920s, her “baby” singing style gave rise to the conceptualization of Betty Boop.
Esther Jones: The Real Life “Betty Boop” was Black. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Esther Jones might not be a name that you recognize. But if you grew up watching old cartoons in the 70's and 80's the name and cartoon Betty Boop might ring a bell. The original Betty Boop cartoons were made in black-and-white.
Feb 6, 2024 · So does this mean Betty Boop is black? No, of course not — but she was, in part, inspired by the musical style of a black artist.
Aug 11, 2022 · As the item was passed around on social media, PBS became the quoted source for the news that Betty Boop was based on a real-life Black performer.
