[PAR] [TLE] John Hodges (minstrel) [SEP] John Hodges (28 July, 1821 - 23 April 1891) was an early blackface minstrel entertainer, who wrote or popularized the song Buffalo Gals, published by him in 1844 under the title 'Lubly Fan'.  There is some dispute as to whether he composed the tune or adapted a traditional air. [PAR] [TLE] Minstrel show [SEP] The minstrel show, or minstrelsy, was an American form of racially charged entertainment developed in the early 19th century.  Each show consisted of comic skits, variety acts, dancing, and music performances that mocked people specifically of African American descent.  The shows were performed by white people in make-up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people.  There were also some African-American performers and all-black minstrel groups that formed and toured under the direction of white people.
[PAR] [TLE] John Hodges ( minstrel ) [ SEP ] John Hodges ( 28 July , 1821 - 23 April 1891 ) was an early blackface minstrel entertainer , who wrote or popularized the song Buffalo Gals , published by him in 1844 under the title ' Lubly Fan ' . There is some dispute as to whether he composed the tune or adapted a traditional air . [PAR] [TLE] Minstrel show [ SEP ] The minstrel show , or minstrelsy , was an American form of racially charged entertainment developed in the early 19th century . Each show consisted of comic skits , variety acts , dancing , and music performances that mocked people specifically of African American descent . The shows were performed by white people in make - up or blackface for the purpose of playing the role of black people . There were also some African - American performers and all - black minstrel groups that formed and toured under the direction of white people .
In what century were minstrel entertainers, such as John Hodges, popular?
In what century were minstrel entertainers , such as John Hodges , popular ?
19th century
19th century