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Jul 13, 2024 · Dangerfield Newby (ca. 1820-1859) fought and died in John Brown's raid at Harper's Ferry to free his wife, Harriet, and their children.
Jul 16, 2024 · This examination of biracial identity, inheritance, and ancestral duty reflects Brianna’s own narrative against the life story of her most esteemed ancestor, Dangerfield Newby. Newby was the first of John Brown’s raiders to die during the raid on Harpers Ferry, the historic battle that preceded the American Civil War.
4 days ago · New Dangerfield - super group reigniting the Black string band tradition. Buzzworthy Black string band New Dangerfield releases their second single, "Put No Walls Around Your Garden," co-written by band member Kaia Kater and songwriter Billy Keane.
Jul 9, 2024 · They released their debut single, “Dangerfield Newby,” in April and Wellington says the group is prepping to release another song later this month and are set to head into the studio to...
5 days ago · New Dangerfield’s compelling juxtaposition of history, social awareness and virtuoso musicianship begins with its name. Black abolitionist Dangerfield Newby was the first of John Brown’s crew to perish during the 1859 raid of a federal armory in Harpers Ferry, Va., that precipitated the Civil War.
1 day ago · Continuing the tradition of Black string bands on the large stage, New Dangerfield performed vintage fare like “Rolling River” and “Dangerfield Newby” (with Rhiannon Giddens guesting on ...
Jul 22, 2024 · Born into slavery in the Culpeper area, Dangerfield Newby died during John Brown’s Oct. 16-17, 1859, raid on Harper’s Ferry while trying to free his wife and children from bondage.
