“Mighty Fine Hammer: African Americans, Work and the Power of Song”
Hubby Jenkins, Folk Performer
Friday, January 30, Green Room, MSU Library, 12:00 - 1:15 EST
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music forms.As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations.
(Co-sponsored by the MSU Department of African American and African Studies, and held in conjunction with Ten Pound Fiddle)
Hubby Jenkins will perform at the Ten Pound Fiddle on Friday, January 30 at the Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave in Lansing at 7:30 PM. To Learn more and get tickets, go to the website:
https://www.tenpoundfiddle.org.
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