Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens recounts the history of the #banjo and how it went from an African American invention to a stereotype of white mountain culture. "When it's a simple story, it's usually wrong," she tells Margaret Hoover. "You know what I mean?" | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover
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Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens recounts the history of the #banjo and how it went from an African American invention to a stereotype of white mountain culture.
Firing Line with Margaret Hoover. . Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens recounts the history of the #banjo and how it went from an African American invention to a stereotype of white mountain culture. "When it's a simple story, it's usually wrong," she tells Margaret Hoover. "You know what I mean?
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The banjo is rooted in African diasporic traditions—down to its very shape.⁠ Uncover the spiritual and historic roots of this iconic instrument in The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage with me - and special guests like scholars Greg Adams, Kristina Gaddy and Pete Ross! Available now from Wondrium. https://bit.ly/RGwondrium | Rhiannon Giddens
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Hi My name is Rhiannon. I've been working for almost 20 years on the history of American music, mostly through the lens of the banjo and black string band music specifically, but always with a view of the full story and the fully cross-cultural collaboration inherent in our tunes and songs. I think twice before I post, I consider all angles before I state an opinion, I educate myself as much as I can, and I am happy to change my mind given respectful correction from someone with good faith. I am
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