Record #:

28087

Author(s):

Currin, Grayson Haver

Abstract:

The Allen Boys are the state’s only touring Sacred Steel band. The Sacred Steel musical tradition focuses steel guitar being used in praise and worship songs. Steel guitar player DaShawn Hickman is interviewed and describes how he came to play the instrument and the cultural significance of the music.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 25 Issue 1, January 2008, p18

Subject(s):

Guitar; Musical groups--Research Triangle Metropolitan Area; Musicians--African American