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Celebrating Country Music's Black Roots
Mar 29, 2024
Fiddle and banjo player Rhiannon Giddens discusses Black string band tradition roots in country music. The Carolina Chocolate Drops showcase old-time music. They explore stereotypes and societal expectations. Joe Thompson's unique fiddle style and the evolution of 'Hit'Em Up Style' are discussed. The podcast also covers the color shift in moth populations and Steve Martin's career pivot.
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- The Carolina Chocolate Drops redefined black string band traditions in country music, challenging historical perceptions.
- Beyoncé's country album success highlighted the significant contributions of black performers in country music history.
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Beyoncé's Country Album Success
Beyoncé's new country album, 'Cowboy Carter,' made history by having the single 'Texas Hold'em' reach number one on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart, marking her as the first black woman to achieve this. This success spotlighted the significant yet under-recognized contributions of black performers in country music history.
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