African banjo Roots

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For those interested in the African roots of the banjo

132 Members, Created 1/27/2011 -

Administrators: Marc Nerenberg (owner)

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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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	Clawhammer Banjo, Ngoni Harp tuning - Marc Nerenberg Linked by Marc Nerenberg 15 years ago: An experiment in improvising using a tuning based on that of the Ngoni Harp from Mali. The tuning is dDGAC. To me this sort of resembles music from Mali - but someone from Mali may well disagree!
Event: (untitled) Linked by Greg Adams 15 years ago: This event will include discussions about the banjo's early history and development, which is why I am posting it here. I hope that's okay. Thank you, Greg
Blog Entry: A couple short reviews of Girl With the Banjo Tattoo :) Linked by maryzcox 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by BrittDLD1 15 years ago: I've started a discussion about the 14th Annual Banjo Collectors' Gathering -- Nov 3-6, 2011 -- to be held in the Boston area. (Waltham, MA)
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by BrittDLD1 15 years ago: I've Posted an announcement about the 14th Annual Banjo Collectors' Gathering -- Nov 3-6, 2011 -- to be held in the Boston area. (Waltham, MA)
	2 Canjos on a Front Porch Linked by stigandr5 15 years ago
MP3: (untitled) Linked by maryzcox 15 years ago
	N.A. Wendte Cherry Log Banjo & Special CD Announcement! Linked by stigandr5 15 years ago
Forum Post: (untitled) Linked by maryzcox 15 years ago
Video: (untitled) Linked by stigandr5 15 years ago