They didn't mention cake walks, but there was a great program recently on "Woodsongs" (archived online) about the African history of the banjo, and examples of the different playing styles evolving through the turn of the century. There was mention, tho, of other songs that crossed over from the African American and co-opted (absorbed) by white culture, and featured among others was a professor Dr. Joan Dickerson, who may be able to offer more informtaion specifdic to the Cake Walk. Her contact info is at Woodsongs as well.

CLICK HERE to a page that includes the presenters' websites and a link to play the show on your computer (audio and video). That show also can be saved as a .wmv file onto a CD-ROM for portable educational use.

~Susan