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Minstrel Shows and Variety Shows

Year

2019

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

30m

Rating

TVPG

Performers

Anthony Seeger

Directed By

The Great Courses

Publication Information

The Great Courses

Summary

In this episode, Professor Seeger wrestles with the development of American minstrel shows in the 1830s, with their roots in slavery and racial stereotypes. Then, he reveals how these problematic shows laid the groundwork for other musical traditions, including circuses, medicine shows, and the popular entertainment known as vaudeville.

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