THE LIFE AND TIMES OF LA MERI : The Queen of Ethnic Dance

Russel Meriwether Hughes, born in Louisville, Kentucky, on 13th May 1898, later came to be known as `La Meri`, the dancer, poet, writer, ethnic dance teacher and choreographer of repute. She traveled three times around the world and each time she diligently studies authentic dance forms and made them part of her repertoire. The text, supplemented by excellent and rare photographs, bears testimony to the versatility of La Meri, the artist and La Meri, the woman.