Under what nickname did Josh White record in the 1930s?
Pinewood Tom
Jazzy Jo
Bluesy Bill
Funky Fred
Answer
Pinewood Tom was the nickname Josh White used when he began recording in the 1930s. The moniker was derived from his dark complexion and the area of South Carolina where he was born and raised, the Pinewood community near Greenville. Under this alias, White gained recognition for his unique blend of folk, blues, and spiritual music.
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