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For those interested in the African roots of the banjo

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Created 1/27/2011
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I want to post a photo of me playing with a guy from Mali.  Where is the button ? I can write in here but no place for a photo...i see other photos here.
From Gordy Ohliger 2 months ago
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Laemouahuma (Daniel) Jatta interview in the Old-TIme Herald.

Hello Friends,   Just a note to alert you that an interview I conducted with Laemouahuma (Daniel) Jatta has been published in the most recent issue of the Old-Time Herald (Volume... Read More
From ChuckJo 1 year ago
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HOW I STUMBLED ACROSS THE ROOTS OF AMERICAN BANJO PLAYING WHILE STUMBLING THROUGH WEST AFRICA IN 1981

Though this is in a thread and a blog on my page, both of which are linked to this group, it seemed to me that it was appropriate to post this greatly expanded version of this piece here on this... Read More
From Marc Nerenberg 1 year ago
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Greg C. Adams and Tony Thomas present at Suwannee Banjo Camp

Hello Friends, Just a note to let you know that besides all the music at SBC 2012, we are also proud to feature two presentations regarding banjo roots and African influences on the banjo, one... Read More
From ChuckJo 1 year ago
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Greg Allen's Interview with Daniel Laemouahuma Jatta tonight

It looks like the piece on Daniel Jatta and the akonting will be on All Things Considered today.  Right now, it’s scheduled in the segment that runs at 5:50pm eastern time, though... Read More
From ChuckJo 2 years ago
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Blog Entry: The Librarian and The Banjo documentary debuts - available on DVD
Linked by Greg Adams 1 month ago

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The Tail of Tales - a story with gourd banjo playing - by Marc Nerenberg
Linked by Marc Nerenberg 2 months ago: Well, not exactly on topic - not really banjo roots - more about African human roots - sorta - in a roudabout way.

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Akonting Roundtable Segment One: The History and Music of the Akonting
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Forum Post: Interpreting antebellum jig dancing with banjo
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Needed time on Bowlin fretless banjo
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Algerian Street Musicians Circa 1910
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'Reuben' on a Jeff Menzies' Gourd Banjo - Marc Nerenberg
Linked by Marc Nerenberg 1 year ago: This is a very old tune that apparently originates in West Africa, so it seemed like a good fit for the gourd banjo. I try to give it somewhat of an old sound - sort of a blues precursor treatment her

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Improvised Blues on a Jeff Menzies' Gourd Banjo - Marc Nerenberg
Linked by Marc Nerenberg 1 year ago: Not African - but close: Here's a little improvised blues on a Jeff Menzies Gourd banjo. I think the blues are a perfect fit for this banjo.

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"Wabash" Fretless, Clawhammer Canjo by N.A. Wendte
Linked by stigandr5 2 years ago

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