Allegra and Mariano talk about the beautiful, intelligent and tantalizing art of Burlesque from the Black Woman perspective. Included is an interview with the fabulous performer, Shimmy LaRoux.

Some Performers/Troupes to check out:

* Brown Girls Burlesque in New York

* Chocolate City Burlesque and Cabaret in Washington DC

* Dark Diamond's Burlesque in Seattle

* The History of  Performers of Color in Burlesque

Upcoming Events: www.jeezysjukejoint.com

References

* BLACK BURLESQUE: Live Nude Girls!  Ebony Entertainment  by Chicava HoneyChild  January 14, 2012

* Black Burlesque Dancers prove that sexiness has no racial boundaries

Outro Music: "Love Rears Its Ugly Head" by Living Colour

Sound Clip: "Settle Down" by Kimbra

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