Jake Blount Is An American Musician Scholar And Activist Based In Providence RI. He Is A Multi-Instrumentalist And Vocalist Who Draws Upon Old-Time Bluegrass And Blues Influences. He Specializes In The Traditional Music Of African-Americans. He Is Also A Founding Board Member Of Bluegrass Pride. Blount's Debut Solo Album Spider Tales Debuted At #2 On The Billboard Bluegrass Chart In 2020.