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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.