“Le Petit Nègre” written by Debussy is part of his collection of “The Children’s Corner” dedicated to his daughter. The title refers to a stuffed black doll “golliwog” that was popular in the 1900s, but is now believed to be a symbol of racism.
“Le Petit Nègre” written by Debussy is part of his collection of “The Children’s Corner” dedicated to his daughter. The title refers to a stuffed black doll “golliwog” that was popular in the 1900s, but is now believed to be a symbol of racism.