George W. Johnson- The First African American Recording Star

George W. Johnson was the first successful African American recording artist. Despite being a 19th Century pioneer, he is rarely talked about nowadays. This is his story.

The Whistling Coon:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvGx-axtHzo&t=56s

The Laughing Song:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yvOMwHsh1A

Source Citations:
https://aaregistry.org/story/george-w-johnson-a-pioneer-in-american-recorded-music/
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/george-w-johnson-mn0000541374
http://www.arsc-audio.org/newsletter/NSLR135.pdf

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