The Rediscovery of John William Boone
How a once-famous name returned to the spotlight.
A Legacy Renewed
Brought back into the light
After his death in 1927, Boone’s national fame faded from popular memory. This is the story of the scholars, musicians, and community members who brought his compositions and recordings back into the light — including the festivals and performances that keep his music alive today.
Preservation continues
The same community effort that revived Boone’s music maintains the home he lived in.