In a BBC Radio 4 three-part series Rhiannon Giddens explores how African American roots music has been whitewashed from the history of American…
From Black to White: Early Banjo History in 2 Minutes
George Washington "Wash" Phillips (January 11, 1880 – September 20, 1954) was an American gospel and gospel blues singer and instrumentalist. The…
Much of the music we listen to and the instruments used to make it is taken for granted by audiences and musicians alike. Kafari and Jake Hoffmann…
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in…
American traditional music exponent Hubby Jenkins performs a live-streamed concert and joins us for a discussion. Cosponsored by the DePauw…
Accomplished Monroe-style mandolin-player Richie Brown currently serves on the board of directors of the International Bluegrass Music Museum in…
Kenyans have been listening to country for 50 years -- ever since Kenya gained independence from Britain. The songs were especially popular in the…
Dusty & Stones is a Country Music duo from Swaziland, Africa, consisting of cousins, Gazi 'Dusty' Simelane and Linda 'Stones' Msibi…
Bringing The Banjo From 'Africa To Appalachia'
It has been suggested by some kind sirs in the comments that maybe Charley was head of some clandestine tea drinking coven. There are some that…
Cheick Hamala Diabate is a musician from Mali, West Africa who has been nominated for a Grammy award. Using Adelphi,…
