A serious question on a sensitive topic

[DanP58]

Thank you Jerry Van

[Roaring20s]

... I would LOVE to discover that there were African American artists recorded on early cylinder records. Do any such exist?

Can anyone out there expand on this? Thank you for any information you can provide.

Now for the second part of the question ...

https://www.loc.gov/item/ihas.200038862/

Just because ...
https://www.npr.org/2007/06/25/11366793 ... -at-a-time

https://www.archeophone.com/press-relea ... iscovered/

https://timbrooks.net/george-w-johnson- ... ding-star/

James.

[Viva-voce]

I am glad someone said it!
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So am I

[Viva-voce]

I am glad someone said it!

So am I!

[Ortho4-7]

I think it’s perfectly healthy to have these discussions and critically examine every facet of the phonograph’s history, both good and bad. It is also valid to ask about the history of early black recording pioneers, many of whom have been forgotten or ignored. I’d certainly be fascinated to learn more about them. However, this thread should definitely be moved to the music forum, as this has little to do with machines.

[Viva-voce]

I think it’s perfectly healthy to have these discussions and critically examine every facet of the phonograph’s history, both good and bad. It is also valid to ask about the history of early black recording pioneers, many of whom have been forgotten or ignored. I’d certainly be fascinated to learn more about them. However, this thread should definitely be moved to the music forum, as this has little to do with machines.

You are correct. Thank you for pointing that out.

All best,

Steven

[Django]

Erasing history doesn't change history. This has been discussed before with some collectors saying these cylinders/records should be destroyed. Destroying coon song cylinders and tearing down statues does not rewrite history. Acknowledging our history both good and bad is healthy and can change our future.

Preserving monuments that were erected as a tribute to the racist and immoral old South only distorts history. Claiming Southern pride and erecting statues to celebrate those that fought to defend slavery has nothing to do with preserving history and everything to do with glorifying white supremacy.

I do think that “coon songs” should be preserved as an historic record of poor taste, ignorance and proof that racism was (and is), embedded in the culture of this country. I oppose removing such strong evidence of widespread racism.

[MisterGramophone]

It is just a style of ragtime. Most of these songs from after 1910 are actually pretty innocent, you only have to worry about the ones recorded before 1910.

[JerryVan]

... it is just a style of ragtime.

For the good of this forum and to prevent your own embarrassment, please delete your message.

[phonogal]

Erasing history doesn't change history. This has been discussed before with some collectors saying these cylinders/records should be destroyed. Destroying coon song cylinders and tearing down statues does not rewrite history. Acknowledging our history both good and bad is healthy and can change our future.

Preserving monuments that were erected as a tribute to the racist and immoral old South only distorts history. Claiming Southern pride and erecting statues to celebrate those that fought to defend slavery has nothing to do with preserving history and everything to do with glorifying white supremacy.

I do think that “coon songs” should be preserved as an historic record of poor taste, ignorance and proof that racism was (and is), embedded in the culture of this country. I oppose removing such strong evidence of widespread racism.

"glorifying white supremacy" OMG! As I said previously, You are free to have your opinion and I am free to have mine. Have a great evening.