George Johnson – The Whistling Coon – 1891 (The first recording by an African-American)

3 Quarks Daily2/15/2026

Summary

George Johnson recorded "The Whistling Coon" in 1891, marking it as the first recording by an African-American. The content is part of a series of posts dedicated to Black History Month, commemorating a century of Black history.

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