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Presenting the Monitors of Wilson County, North Carolina

by Smithsonian Folklife Festival

The Monitors, from Wilson County, North Carolina, have been performing for over fifty years. Best known for their R&B and jazz performances, they are also recognized for their versatile repertoire, which includes rhythm and blues, country-western, and classical music.

Videography by David Barnes, Pruitt Allen, and Brandon Callahan; editing by Michael Headley.

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3 comments

1 Ruby Jenkins { 08.14.11 at 4:46 pm }: The Monitors have been one of my favorite groups for years. An
outstanding band and an outstanding group of men and women. My
hat is off to them
2 Sojin Kim { 08.16.11 at 10:51 am }: We agree! Make sure you check out this other video showing the Monitors jamming with a Colombian chirimía group: http://www.festival.si.edu/2011/colombian-chirimia-meets-american-rhythm-blues/
3 Zephyr Cotton Candy Machine { 10.03.11 at 1:54 pm }: I love The Monitors, and think they haven’t received the notoriety that they deserve over the past couple of decades. I saw them perform once in KC at the BlueRoom, they were great!