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Grammy-nominated musician Hubby Jenkins

Grammy-nominated musician Hubby Jenkins celebrated for his work with the Carolina Chocolate Drops and Rhiannon Giddens, sums himself up: “I play the banjo, talk about Black people, and really love Star Trek.” Jenkins tells us about Andy Kaufman, “Deep Space Nine,” and a “Choose Your Own Adventure.”

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