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Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage

Series: Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage
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Episodes
13
Rating
NR
Year
2023
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

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

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Episodes

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1. Hearing the Banjo's Journey from Africa

24m

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

2. The Banjo and the Fiddle Together

23m

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

3. Minstrel Banjo

27m

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

4. The Spiritual Roots of the Banjo

24m

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Delve into the connection between religious symbols and the early banjo.

5. The Banjo in Ragtime and Jazz

22m

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From ragtime to New Orleans jazz, examine the banjo's capabilities for syncopation.

6. The Irish Banjo

24m

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Meet some of the early figures of the Irish banjo.

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Artists

The Great Coursesdirector
The Great Coursesproducer
Rhiannon Giddensactor

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