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Filmed performances
Hard Times Blues
Choreography
Company
Collection
Year of creation
1945
Year of production
2012
Created in 1945 by Pearl Primus, this solo is choreographed to a song about sharecroppers and performed by folk singer Josh White.
This solo was passed on to the James Carlès company in 2009 by Mary Waithe, Pearl Primus’ assistant.
Choreography
Company
Collection
Year of creation
1945
Year of production
2012
Transmission
Art direction / Design
Artistic direction assistance
Performance
Video production