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.
Hubby Jenkins | |
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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 |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo, guitar |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Need To Know Music |
| Website | hubbyjenkins |
Biography
editHubby 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
editJenkins 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
editAlbums
edit| Title | Details |
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| Hubby Jenkins |
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| The Fourth Day |
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References
edit- ^ Matheis, Frank (February 2018). "The Deep Blues According to Hubby Jenkins". Living Blues. 49 (253).
- ^ Spevak, Jeff (February 5, 2020). "Hubby Jenkins, drinking from the giant stream". WXXI News. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Limnios, Michael. "Hubby Jenkins: The Roots of Black Rose". Blues.Gr.
- ^ "About". Hubbyjenkins.com. Retrieved June 22, 2023.
- ^ Mechanic, Michael (February 27, 2012). "Review: Carolina Chocolate Drops' 'Leaving Eden'". Mother Jones. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hubby Jenkins". Passim. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ "Hubby Jenkins". Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
- ^ Kater, Kaia (November 2, 2018). "Rhiannon Giddens Is The 21st Century's Revelator". NPR Music.
- ^ "Awards". Americana Music Honors & Awards. Americana Music Association. p. 4. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
External links
edit- Official website
- Hubby Jenkins discography at Discogs
