African banjo Roots

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For those interested in the African roots of the banjo

132 Members, Created 1/27/2011 -

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The Banjo Tree

THE BANJO TREE I am on the Caribbean island of St. john, at the Annaburg Plantation. Just down the hill from the sugar house, almost... Read More
From Gordy Ohliger 10 years ago
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It's easy to get swept up in the shorthand of "The Banjo came from Africa" and yet... None of the major banjo researchers claim specifically that the banjo came from Africa.... Read More
From danl 10 years ago
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New member

Hi all, I've just signed on to Banjo Hangout and was really psyched to find this particular group. I'm extremely interested in the history of the banjo, especially its African heritage. Is... Read More
From rash 11 years ago
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Huh? Wha?

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 13 years 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 14 years ago
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	MALAIKA - a Swahili love song Linked by Marc Nerenberg 12 years ago: A Swahili love song from Tanzania, with my English translation of the words.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by raharris 12 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Greg Adams 13 years ago: This is a project that relates to the banjo's West African heritage.
Blog Entry: Hidden in the Mix with my “Why African Americans Put the Banjo Down” in it is Out Linked by writerrad 13 years ago
Blog Entry: The Librarian and The Banjo documentary debuts - available on DVD Linked by Greg Adams 13 years ago
	The Tail of Tales - a story with gourd banjo playing - by Marc Nerenberg Linked by Marc Nerenberg 13 years ago: Well, not exactly on topic - not really banjo roots - more about African human roots - sorta - in a roudabout way.
	Akonting Roundtable Segment One: The History and Music of the Akonting Linked by Greg Adams 13 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Greg Adams 13 years ago
	Needed time on Bowlin fretless banjo Linked by maryzcox 14 years ago
	Algerian Street Musicians Circa 1910 Linked by Roosterick 14 years ago