Play a game of word association with the average American. Say "banjo". Chances are, a great many would reply with words like "hillbilly" or "redneck". Some might venture to mention bluegrass music. How did a musical instrument which started off hundreds of years ago in Africa end-up becoming a symbol of "white" American music culture? And what if some of the earliest people of non-African ancestry to take-up the banjo were actually...Appalachian Jews? Join us for another winding trek through the hidden history of heartland America. Visit our website: beforewewerewhite.com Follow us on Substack: Brian Halpin@beforewewerewhitepodcast Support our work: beforewewerewhite.com/support/ Subscribe and leave a review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Rss Apple Podcaster →
