Josh White: Society Blues

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The narrative follows a South Carolina native who, after serving as a "lead boy" for blind blues musicians, rose to fame in New York during the early 1930s. He played a pivotal role in popularizing folk-blues among white audiences in the 1940s and became known for his powerful Civil Rights anthems, earning the admiration of the Roosevelts. Renowned for his charismatic stage presence, he dominated New York's nightlife and broke barriers as the first black singer-guitarist to perform in Hollywood films and on Broadway.