Home
cover of episode 24: How Jazz Almost Wasn’t a Thing: The Dark History of Jazz

24: How Jazz Almost Wasn’t a Thing: The Dark History of Jazz

2021/12/15
logo of podcast Dark History

Dark History

Chapters

The origins of jazz are traced back to New Orleans in the 1800s, where Buddy Bolden emerged as a key figure, blending various musical styles and creating a new sound that appealed to a younger, more independent audience.

Shownotes Transcript

In the late 1800s, something really cool was happening down in New Orleans. A melting pot of cultures was blending to form a new style of music. These incredible sounds inspired a music revolution that swept the nation almost overnight. People LOVED Jazz. But there were some people who decided jazz was the devil’s music. Today, Bailey tells the shocking story of how the Federal Government tied Jazz to “immoral” behavior and aimed to take down its biggest star: Billie Holiday.

Episode Advertisers Include: Apostrophe, Wicked Clothes, Ship Station, and Hunt A Killer. Learn more during the podcast about special offers!  For 10% off go to Wickedclothes.com) and use promo code DARKHISTORY.