Bakongo to Blues: Black Music History

The blues is not only the foundation of nearly every contemporary genre today, but a connector to African tradition. This Juneteenth, learn about the conditions that helped shape early Black American music-- a sonic force that changed the world.

Presented by Jahsanna “Jah” Randolph, a Howard University alumna and Afro-Indigenous history educator, writer, and artist.

Hosted by the Memorial Branch Library of the San Antonio Public Library.

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