The Ebony Hillbillies's speaking bio and video

African-American string band

As one of the last black string bands in the U.S. - and the only one currently based in New York City - the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that many forget was a key elemnt in the genesis of all the... More

As one of the last black string bands in the U.S. - and the only one currently based in New York City - the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that many forget was a key elemnt in the genesis of all the music we cherish as uniquely American - jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock & roll, and country.

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The Ebony Hillbillies's Presentations

Gel 2010

April 2010

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As one of the last black string bands in the U.S. – and the only one currently based in NYC – the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that many forget was a key element in the genesis of all the music... More

As one of the last black string bands in the U.S. – and the only one currently based in NYC – the Ebony Hillbillies keep an important legacy alive with a rootsy, homegrown style that many forget was a key element in the genesis of all the music we cherish as uniquely American: jazz, blues, bluegrass, rockabilly, rock and roll, and country.

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