Black Roots: DeFord Bailey and country music in Nashville
The story of African-American ‘Harmonica Wizard’ DeFord Bailey and country music
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
November 16, 202228m 7s
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Show Notes
Musician Rhiannon Giddens explores the home of country music in Nashville to see how black people shaped this genre. How black is Nashville and its music history? Rhiannon uncovers the story of one of the biggest stars of the early country era: the African American ‘Harmonica Wizard’ DeFord Bailey. He was one of the most beloved performers at the Grand Ole Opry and the first black star of the radio age.