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My Take: Jake Blount on Black Folk Music

A musician sheds light on the captivating story of Black folk music.

Aired 01/08/2023

Rhode Island PBS Weekly

My Take: Jake Blount on Black Folk Music

Clip: Season 4 Episode 2 | 5m 42sVideo has Closed Captions

A musician sheds light on the captivating story of Black folk music.

Rhode Island has long been a haven for folk music. The Newport Folk Festival has featured icons from Bob Dylan to Joni Mitchell. But folk music has deep, often-forgotten roots in Black culture. Award-winning musician Jake Blount shares his take on the captivating story of Black folk music.

Aired 01/08/2023

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