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VRIKUf WIU MM *.'V;v ——*pATRONS of Coney Island's *■ Moonlit* Gardens this week are predicting the rise of a spectacular new musical revue star In the very near future.The prediction Is based on thesensational success being scored by Leans Home, ‘‘the prettiest Negro girl on the stage. both aS chief entertainer of the organization and temporary conductor of Noble Slssle’s orchestra during the leader s absence due to injuries suffered Ui an auto accident.Mis* Horne possesses the unusual combination of attractive appearance, radiant personality and highly individual talent. In conducting the orchestra she follows the style of 81ssle himself, disdaining to use a baton and directing the musicians deftly with her expressive hands and fingers. In fact, It might be said that she sets the rhythnff*with her entire body, swaying and dancing gracefully and spiritedly all the while she conducts.That this picturesque figure with the bobbing head, flashing smile and dynamic vigor has captured the fancy of Coney patrons la attested by the fact that many forget all about dancing while she is in action and crowd about the band platform to watch her with rapt attention. And she climaxes her performance by her singing, revealing a voice or rich quality and feeling rarelg$beard among blues’' interpreters.Many profess to see in Leana Home the legitimate successor to the late Florence Mills, brilliant and well-remembered star of Blackbirds.— : x— ......
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Cincinnati Times Star
Cincinnati, Ohio, US
Thu, Jun 11, 1936
Page 38
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