The banjo is celebrated on this date's Registry. It originated in Africa and African slaves brought it to America in the 17th century.
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Category: Music
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Tue, 1600-06-13
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Sat, 1745-12-25
Joseph Boulogne "Chevalier de Saint-Georges" was born on Christmas Day, 1745.
He was an African-French classical music conductor,...
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Sun, 1778-07-12
The birth of George Polgreen Bridgetower in 1778 is celebrated on this date. He was an Afro-European classical violinist.
His father was...
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Sat, 1792-06-16
Frank Johnson was born on this date in 1792. He was a Black musician, band leader, and composer.
Francis Johnson (his name at birth) was...
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Sun, 1817-07-13
On this date, Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield was born in 1817. She was a Black singer whose exceptional voice made her a popular performer in Great...
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Fri, 1817-11-28
Congo Square is celebrated on this date's Registry from 1817. It is the informal name for an open area in the southern corner of Louis Armstrong...
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Mon, 1819-05-10
The birth of Justin Holland in 1819 is celebrated on this date. He was a Black classical musician.
Born in Norfolk County, Virginia his...
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Wed, 1830-04-21
This date in 1830 marks the commemoration of the song The Yellow Rose of Texas. On this date annually, the Knights of the Yellow Rose of Texas at...
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Thu, 1835-08-20
On this date, we focus on Jazz Music in America and the black culture's role in creating and influence its existence.
Jazz is a musical...
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Mon, 1836-07-11
Antonio Carlos Gomes was born on this date in 1836. He was an African-Brazilian composer, one of the most distinguished 19th century operatic...
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Thu, 1846-10-29
The birth of George Washington Johnson in 1846 is celebrated on this date. He was a black singer and musician, and a pioneer in American recorded...
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Fri, 1849-05-25
Blind Tom Wiggins, an African-American composer and pianist, was born on this date in 1849.
From Columbus, GA., Tom was born with a...
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Sun, 1854-10-22
This date marks the birth of James A. Bland in 1854. He was a Black entertainer and composer, born in Flushing, New York.
Bland was one...
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Tue, 1864-05-17
John William “Blind” Boone was born on this date in 1864. He was an African-American musician.
Born at a federal army camp near Miami,...
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Sun, 1866-12-02
*Harry T. Burleigh was born on this date in 1866. He was an African-American gospel singer and composer.
From Erie Pennsylvania, he was...
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Tue, 1868-11-24
Scott Joplin was born on this date in 1868. He was an African-American composer and pianist, one of the most important developers of ragtime...
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Sat, 1871-06-17
James Weldon Johnson was born on this date in 1871. He was an African American composer, lyricist, publisher, lawyer, and educator.
He...
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Wed, 1873-06-18
Tom Turpin’s birth in 1873 is celebrated on this date. He was an African-American musician and businessman from Savannah, Georgia.
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Mon, 1873-08-11
*On this date in 1873, John R. Johnson was born. He was an African American composer and arranger.
John Rosamond Johnson was from...
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Sun, 1873-11-16
W. C. Handy was born on this date in 1873. He was an African-American composer, cornet player, and bandmaster,
Born in a two-room cabin...