What was a major change in Broonzy's audience over time?
Became younger
Shifted to primarily white
Became predominantly female
Shifted to non-English speaking
Answer
Over time, Broonzy's audience shifted to primarily white. This was due to the increasing popularity of folk music among white audiences in the 1950s and 1960s. Broonzy's unique blend of blues and folk appealed to this new audience, and he began to perform at folk festivals and concerts throughout the United States and Europe.
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