More Than Rhythm: A Black Music Series is an engaging public library film series exploring the sweeping history and evolution of African diasporic music. It traces the journey of rhythm and sound from the West African roots of the banjo to the electronic beats of modern house and funk music. Each film screening will be hosted by a special guest to guide us through this history, with an audience Q & A to follow.
This film uncovers the hidden past of the banjo. As a novice banjoist, the filmmaker investigates the instrument's complex history, including its origins on plantations and ties to blackface minstrelsy, embarking on a transformative journey to uncover the forgotten Black roots of the banjo. Through lessons, history and struggle, she learns to embrace the instrument’s complex legacy.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
1st Floor - Neil Morgan Auditorium
Central Library
330 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA
Tuesday, November 17 - 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
For more information, please visit: SDPL
