Advertisement
How Cigar Box Guitars Are Making A Comeback
ResumeThe cigar box guitar was an invention of poor black American musicians during the mid-19th century, but recently there’s been a renaissance.
Arts reporter Hady Mawajdeh (@hadysauce) of Here & Now contributor KERA talks with historians, musicians and makers of cigar box guitars to learn about the instrument.
This segment aired on December 22, 2016.