The Appalachian song “Swannanoa Tunnel” is a cornerstone of ⁠@silkroadproject‘s American Railroad

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The Appalachian folk song “Swannanoa Tunnel” is a cornerstone of @silkroadproject's American Railroad project. Born out of the work of unpaid and mistreated Black convict railroad workers, its origins have been largely lost as it became known as a white bluegrass standard.

While filming season 2 of #MyMusicPBS, we took a deeper look into the story of “Swannanoa Tunnel,” from its origins to its erasure to its inclusion on the American Railroad tour. Watch the full video on Silkroad’s YouTube channel. You can also hear more about the story on Episode 1 of the new American Railroad podcast, streaming now wherever you find your podcasts.