Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins | |
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| Birth name | Hubert Jenkins |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Old-time music |
| Instruments | Banjo, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Need To Know Music |
| Associated acts | Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens |
| Website | hubbyjenkins |
Hubby Jenkins is an American multi-instrumentalist who studies and performs old-time American music. He is a former member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and the Rhiannon Giddens band, and has been nominated for Grammy and Americana awards.
Biography
Hubert Jenkins was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.[1] He attended PS 11 in Clinton Hills and Brooklyn Technical High School.[2] As a young man, he played the saxophone and bass guitar.[3] After discovering the music of Skip James and Bukka White, he began exploring how African Americans influenced American roots music.[4]
Career
Jenkins began performing as a busker in New York City, then booked gigs in local coffee shops and bars. From 2010 to 2016, Jenkins was a member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, playing instruments including guitar, banjo, and bones.[5][6] Their album Leaving Eden was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Folk Album in 2012.[7] Along with other members, he was later part of the Rhiannon Giddens band. The two groups played a major role in the revival of Black string band tradition.[8]
Jenkins was nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2015 Americana Awards.[9]
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
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| The Fourth Day |
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References
- ↑ "Hubby Jenkins".
- ↑ Matheis, Frank (February 2018). "The Deep Blues According to Hubby Jenkins". Living Blues. 49 (253).
- ↑ Spevak, Jeff (2020-02-05). "Hubby Jenkins, drinking from the giant stream". WXXI News. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ Limnios, Michael. "Hubby Jenkins: The Roots of Black Rose". Blues.Gr.
- ↑ Mechanic, Michael (2012-02-27). "Review: Carolina Chocolate Drops' 'Leaving Eden'". Mother Jones. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Hubby Jenkins". Passim. Archived from the original on April 14, 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ "Hubby Jenkins". Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
- ↑ Kater, Kaia (2018-11-02). "Rhiannon Giddens Is The 21st Century's Revelator". NPR Music.
- ↑ "Awards". Americana Music Honors & Awards. Americana Music Association. p. 4. Retrieved 2021-04-13.
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