Hubby Jenkins
American musician
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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.
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Hubby Jenkins performing at the IBMA Bluegrass Live! festival in Raleigh, North Carolina on October 2, 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Brooklyn, New York |
| Genres | Old-time music |
| Instruments | Banjo, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Label | Need To Know Music |
| Website | hubbyjenkins |
Biography
Hubby Jenkins was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He attended PS 11 in Clinton Hills and Brooklyn Technical High School.[1] As a young man, he played the saxophone and bass guitar.[2] After discovering the music of Skip James and Bukka White, he began exploring how African Americans influenced American roots music.[3][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
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| The Fourth Day |
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