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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Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Greg Adams 14 years ago
	'Reuben' on a Jeff Menzies' Gourd Banjo - Marc Nerenberg Linked by Marc Nerenberg 14 years 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
	Improvised Blues on a Jeff Menzies' Gourd Banjo - Marc Nerenberg Linked by Marc Nerenberg 14 years 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.
	"Wabash" Fretless, Clawhammer Canjo by N.A. Wendte Linked by stigandr5 15 years ago
	1. Minstrel Banjo Introductory Lessons Series Linked by Greg Adams 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Marc Nerenberg 15 years ago: Here's a thread on my 1981 African search for the roots of American Banjo playing.
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by Marc Nerenberg 15 years ago: Here's a thread on my attempt to play music that sounds like it's from Mali by using Ngoni tuning on the five string banjo.
Blog Entry: "DOGON CLAWHAMMER" Linked by Marc Nerenberg 15 years ago: The story of my discovery of clawhammer playing among the Dogon people in Eastern Mali in 1981.
MP3: Coo Coo's Nest Linked by maryzcox 15 years ago
	John Bowlin 1865 fretles banjo Linked by maryzcox 15 years ago