Career
Born in Fort-de-France, Martinique in 1910, Alpha moved to Paris in 1929 to pursue a career in teaching but became sidetracked due to her passion for theatre. As well as appearing in theatre, she displayed a variety of talent and became a successful singer, appearing alongside the likes of Duke Ellington and Josephine Baker. Late in life, in 2005, she appeared in the film Monsieur Étienne, and in 2008 recorded a final album, Louisiana sérénade du muguet.
On 1 January 2009 she was granted the title of Chevalier de la Légion d"honneur by the French government, and in 2010 Alpha celebrated her 100th birthday.
She died on 8 September 2010 in Paris, France.