Pickin In Petticoats: Lotta Crabtree and Women In the Elevation of the Banjo

Authors

Michael Wright

Abstract

This chapter explores early 20th century efforts to distance the banjo from its African American roots to meet the demands of a rising market of women players, highlighting actress Lotta Crabtree's influential role in reshaping the instrument's identity.

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DOI

https://doi.org/10.25035/wmt.2025.001

Recommended Citation

Wright, Michael (2025) "Pickin In Petticoats: Lotta Crabtree and Women In the Elevation of the Banjo," World Music Textbook: Vol. 6, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/wmt.2025.001
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/wmt/vol6/iss1/1