Pearl Premus

Pearl Eileen Primus (November 29, 1919 – October 29, 1994)

Dancer, Choreographer and Anthropologist, Pearl Premus, was instrumental in bringing African dances to American audience. She Choreographed well loved pieces and taught in various Universities during her career. Please take a listen here and have a relaxing Sunday: Pearl Primus, and 1948 Eddie Condon Floor Show -5: Pearl Primus - Congo Drums

Source:https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Primus

Born	November 29, 1919 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Died	October 29, 1994 (aged 74) New Rochelle, New York, USA
Occupation	Choreographer, dancer,anthropologist
Spouse(s)	Percival Borde
Former groups	New Dance Group