Name: "East Virginia" / "John Brown's Dream"
Uploaded: 2019-03-29T12:43:36Z
Duration: 9 min 1 s
Description: In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: "East Virginia" and "John Brown's Dream." An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo's evolution.

In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: "East Virginia" and "John Brown's Dream." An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo's evolution.

Nora Brown: "East Virginia" / "John Brown's Dream"

"East Virginia" / "John Brown's Dream"

Nora Brown revitalizes old-time tunes "East Virginia" & "John Brown's Dream," tracing the banjo's African roots and evolution.

Through her performance, Brown showcases the banjo's journey, linking Eastern Kentucky playing styles to its African origins.

Brown's narrative and music underscore the importance of preservation and sharing of traditional old-time music's rich heritage.