Episode 454: Kristina R. Gaddy (Early Black American Fiddle and Banjo Music)

Welcome to Get Up in the Cool: Old Time Music with Cameron DeWhitt and Friends. This week’s friend is Kristina R. Gaddy! We recorded this at Brad Kolodner’s place in Baltimore.

Tunes in this episode:

• Pompey Ran Away (0:45)


• Throw the Banjo Out of Tune (12:15)


• Congo Prince Jig (36:39)


• Congo (55:55)


• Poor Rosy (1:07:45)


• BONUS TRACK: That’s My Rabbit My Dog Caught It

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