'King Kazoo of Kakaroo', 1901. 'Vocal and instrumental selections from Weber & Field's New Burlesque Production "Hoity-Toity"; King Kazoo of Kakaroo sung by John T. Kelly; lyrics by Edgar Smith, music by John Stromberg'. From a collection of sheet music, some examples of which depict African Americans in a derogatory way. Other examples are songs by white musicians purporting to be black.

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