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The Black Banjo Renaissance: Reflections on the Future
Hosted by the American Folklife Center and Curated by Joe Z. Johnson, this free public symposium and evening concert celebrates 20 years since the first Black Banjo Gathering and celebrates the…
From the Shadows to the Spotlight: From the Shadows to the Spotlight: Honoring Black Trailblazers in Country Music History
Although country music is often marketed as the cultural property of white America, its roots are deeply African American. From early Black musicians like DeFord Bailey to genre-bending artists such as Ray Charles and Linda Martell, Black musicians…
