Eleven African Americans, including a musician, were among the First Fleet of colonial settlers to Australia.
About the Author Bill Egan is a Canberra (Australia) based independent researcher with a lifelong interest in jazz and African American culture..
Background stories provide a multidimensional view of the entertainers\' time in a place very far from home.
Famous names covered include boxer Jack Johnson, film star Nina Mae Mc Kinney and jazz singer Eva Taylor.
This book provides the only comprehensive History of more than 350 African American Entertainers in Australia and New Zealand between European settlement in Australia in 1788 and the entry of the United States into World War II in 1941.
In the 150-plus following years, African Americans visiting the region included jubilee singers, vaudevillians, sports stars and general entertainers.
Eleven African Americans, including a musician, were among the First Fleet of colonial settlers to Australia
