Post Reports ‘You do know the banjo is an African instrument, right?!’: The black roots of country music
Jul 12, 2019
Emily Yahr, Valerie June, and Dina Bennett discuss the exclusion of black people from country music, highlighting the African American roots of the banjo and the contributions of black musicians in Nashville. They also explore the controversy surrounding the casting of a black actress as Ariel in The Little Mermaid and the cultural significance of mermaids in African folklore.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Controversy Surrounding 'Old Town Road' and the Exclusionary Nature of Contemporary Country Music
01:45 • 2min
The Black Roots of Country Music
03:20 • 12min
Exploring the Controversy and Cultural Significance of Black Actress as Ariel in The Little Mermaid
15:11 • 2min
The Representation of Mermaids in African Folklore
17:33 • 2min