Phylicia Allen creates a disco-fied tribute to the great, Josephine Baker, an American singer-dancer who is noted for her wonderful contributions to the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. Allen works with disco producers Jacques Morali and Henry Belolo (Village People, The Ritchie Family) and gives two medleys outlining the climb and success of Ms. Baker.
Disco music of the late 70s began to work as themes for great films, events and times in history which gives it a lasting luster with its full band and sometimes orchestrated productions. This project is a wonderful example of that genre.
I have taken the 1991 television film “The Josephine Baker Story” and used several of the fabulous sequences starring Lynn Whitfield – who gives a command performance as Josephine Baker.
The film was directed by Brian Gibson
Featuring scenes from “The Josephine Baker Story” – RENT THE DVD!
Disco Video Mix by Glenn Rivera
Produced by Ken Emmons
A special thanks to my partner, Ken Emmons for being such an incredible force and support system for my work and life
Fantastic work guys - absolutely love it! 'Josephine Superstar' is one of my favourite ever disco albums - brilliant production and sound, with fabulous vocals by Phylicia. The only track I've ever heard an extended mix of is 'Around The World', but my favourite tracks are J'ai Deux Amours and the medley of St Louis/Broadway/Star Of Paris. How many times we danced our butts off to that amazing medley! Would you one day be able to do a Restructure on any of those unforgettable medley tracks? Here's hoping! Nick:)
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