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

Episode 454 · May 7th, 2025 · 1 hr 10 mins

About this Episode

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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