Belle Davis | |
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Born | April 28, 1874 |
Died | in or after 1938 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | singer and dance director |
Spouse | Eddie Whaley |
Belle Davis (April 28, 1874 – in or after 1938) was an American choreographer, dancer and singer who became famous in the UK before World War I. She was in a group called the "Octoroons" in America and moved to Britain in 1902 where she toured accompanied by young African American boys. She has been said to be the first black woman to make a recording.