Preliminary bibliography of best-known black Appalachian musicians.

From: Black Music Research Journal | Date: March 22, 2004| Author: Freed, Mark | Copyright information

African-American musicians have lived in, contributed to, and influenced Appalachian music since the introduction of the banjo and African work songs and chants through modern blues, jazz, gospel, pop, and rock music. While some of these musicians have been documented for their individual achievements, only recently have they been considered collectively in terms of the Appalachian region.

This bibliography is not a comprehensive collection of all black music in Appalach...

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