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Dixon, George Washington |
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Dixon, George Washington (1808–61) minstrel performer; birthplace unknown but he died in New Orleans. He was one of the first performers to act out skits and songs in blackface and is credited with creating the first "black play", Love in a Cloud (1829). His performances in New York in the early 1830s first raised interest in minstrel shows. In the 1840s his career waned and he became an adventurer in Yucatan and the editor of a New York scandal sheet. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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