Buddy Bolden

20/05/2025 1 min

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Charles Buddy Bolden or “King” Bolden was born in 1877 and left an indelible mark on the world of Jazz before passing in 1931. This incredible African-American musician played a pivotal role in shaping the New Orleans style of ragtime music, affectionately referred to as "jass," which later evolved into jazz.Visit southcarolinapublicradio.org/rapponjazz for full transcripts.