By the early 80s, Peter Ivers was building something real. A growing audience, strong connections, and a show that felt ahead of its time. Then one night in 1983, everything stopped.

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Often called the Beyoncé of the 1920s, Josephine Baker lived a dozen lives in her time on earth. The African American singer made France her home, rising to stardom for her legendary dance moves, sultry voice, and vaudeville humor. But why doesn’t history talk more about the “Black Pearl” of Paris? From her maneater reputation to her time as a secret agent, it's high time to revisit the jaw-dropping life of Josephine Baker.