TELEVISION

Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage

4.6

(11)

Episodes

Rating

Year

2023

Language

English

About

Open your eyes and ears to the rich-and surprising-cross-cultural history of the banjo with GRAMMY®-Award winning artist, Rhiannon Giddens.

1. Hearing the Banjo's Journey from Africa

24m

Explore the "gourd banjo" and the conversation between African and European music.

2. The Banjo and the Fiddle Together

23m

Dig into the old-time country music of the African American string-band musician Joe Thompson.

3. Minstrel Banjo

27m

Although difficult to study, minstrel shows play an important part in the banjo's history.