"Joel Walker Sweeney"

Description

Who was Joel Walker Sweeney and what were his contributions to American music? He popularized the 5-string banjo, but how he did it and it's impact on American music deeply reflect the American story itself. We know what happened at Appomattox Court House in 1865, but learn about one of the village's native sons who lived here before the Civil War.

Duration

50 minutes, 54 seconds

Credit

James Drass

Date Created

05/04/2016

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