History of the Cigar Box Guitar (Musical Lecture by Dr. Liza Seigido)

Join Dr. Liza Seigido and Mr. Pete Linton for an engaging musical lecture tracing the incredible journey of America's "almost forgotten folk instrument"—the Cigar Box Guitar (CBG). Discover the surprising origins of the CBG, how its existence is directly tied to The Internal Revenue Act of 1864 (a Civil War tax law), and why this humble instrument became the essential, foundational sound of early Delta Blues music. Dr. Seigido also dives into the philosophy of building and playing these unique instruments, celebrating the organic flaws of upcycled materials, and the incredible freedom that has fueled the modern Cigar Box Guitar Revival movement. 🖋Subscribe to Dr. Liza's FREE Newsletter & become a Super Sub: https://lizaseigido.wixsite.com/psycheopera/contact 📢Shout out to @kevinmkraft @ShaneSpeal ​⁠and@PuckettCigarBoxGuitar —honorably mentioned in this history as impactful CBG revivalists. Please visit their channels and show them some love.❤️