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Andrew Young: The Ambassador
The Ambassador offers an intimate and profound exploration of the life and legacy of Andrew Young—former U.S. Ambassador to the UN
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Black Fiddlers Screening at the International African American Museum: Celebrating African American Artistry
Black Fiddlers will be shown at 6:00 PM in the theatre at the International African American Museum.
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Black Fiddlers on PBS Starting February 1st
We are pleased to announce that Black Fiddlers, featuring Rhiannon Giddens and Earl White, will be available to all PBS stations.
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Heritage Film Project Partners with NETA to Broadcast Films Nationwide
Three films by Montes-Bradley with national exposure through NETA
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Happy Birthday Julian Bond
Julian Bond was an American social activist, leader of the civil rights movement, politician, professor, and writer.
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BLACK FIDDLERS
Director Eduardo Montes-Bradley traces the personal and family stories of violin players of African descent throughout the country, seeking
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BLACK FIDDLER’S NOTES
A deep dive into the legacy of Black performers who shaped the music of a new nation, the film features the music and reflections of David R
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BLACK FIDDLERS New Exhibit
ALEXANDER BLACK HOUSE New exhibit at Alexander Black House looks at African influence on regional music Thursday, Nov. 10, 6 to 7 p.m. —...
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Kip Lornell and Black Fiddlers
On October 27, I participated in a discussion with students following the screening of Black Fiddlers at George Washington University....
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A Vancouver Premiere
Enjoy this interview with Back Fiddlers Creator Eduardo Montes-Bradley and featured fiddler Earl White as they discuss their film and the...
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All Things Considered
A new documentary film about African - American musicians and their contribution to American music has been completed by a...
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The Tennessee Chocolate Drops
Martin, Bogan and Armstrong and the revival of String Band Music in America Just a footnote on Black Fiddlers, a last minute tribute to...
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Rhiannon Giddens
It was meant to be a special day out by the house of legendary fiddler Joe Thomson, the last in a long series of interviews for Black...
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Marshall Wyatt: A Conversation
“Wyatt is one of a handful of American music historians and record collectors, who, through their own devotion and- in some cases-...
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The Search for Sy Gilliat
What we know about Gilliat, does not include a portrait or a soundbite. We don’t know what he looked like, or what he sounded like inside...
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Fiddling With the Devil
The exemplary life of Louis Alexander Southworth Charlottesville, Va - Louis Southworth was born into slavery in 1830. He was a...
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A Fresh Look Into Black Fiddlers
Black Fiddlers, is a documentary that for the first time will tell the story of early American Black fiddlers.
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The Louis Southworth Story
During a recent visit to Marshall Wyatt in North Carolina, I was introduced to “Days and deeds in the Oregon country: Ten-minute stories...
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