The Life & Music of Horace Weston (bio + banjo tablature)

Horace Weston was considered to be the finest banjo player the world had ever seen. Weston performed extensively throughout North America and Europe from the 1860s until his death in 1890. He was one of a few African Americans in the 19th century who performed in minstrel shows, largely to White audiences. There are dozens of great stories, quotes, and articles about Horace in this brand new biography. There's never been a more in-depth look at Horace's life ever written!

Horace Weston was also the first African American to get credited for his banjo compositions. In the 1880s, S.S. Stewart published a couple dozen of Weston's banjo tunes. All 24 of his banjo solos and duets are presented here in crystal clear tablature for the first time ever.

Included in every purchase:

• 40 page biography
• 17 banjo solos
• 5 banjo duets (the first banjo parts also work as solos)
• 2 banjo and piano duets
• 1 bonus S.S. Stewart tab
• 38 computer generated mp3s (each duet part is included separately)
• 30 photos, newspaper clippings, advertisements, & original sheet music scans
• 45 page supplement with treble clef transcriptions

Kyle Gray Young is a fiscal year 2023 recipient of a Creative Support for Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.