This video explores the historical journey of the banjo, tracing its origins from West Africa and the Caribbean to its prominence in the 19th-century commercial music scene. It highlights a significant archaeological find from an 18th-century Maryland plantation and touches upon the current landscape of traditional banjo culture. The description also includes numerous links to support the creator, Clifton Hicks, through Patreon, merchandise, courses, and streaming services.
This YouTube video features Aaron Stephens performing "Old Uncle Ned," a song from 1847 composed by Stephen Foster. Stephens plays an original 1840s William E. Boucher minstrel banjo, which is tuned to approximately eAEG♯B. The video highlights historical musical performance and an antique instrument. The description also provides links to support the creator's work through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and offers merchandise. It also directs viewers to Aaron Stephens' own YouTube channel, @CousinErn, and mentions Clifton Hicks' Spotify and iTunes profiles.
This video explores the Luscomb Banjo, a historical instrument designed by John F. Luscomb and manufactured by Thompson & Odell of Boston. The description details the unique construction of the banjo's rim, featuring three layers of metal and wood. It also provides historical context about Thompson & Odell, their business operations in Boston, and their eventual acquisition by Vega. The content highlights the banjo's heritage and its connection to notable figures in banjo music.
This video features Clifton Hicks presenting a traditional banjo lesson on the folk song "East Virginia." Hicks notes the song's widespread popularity in the southern mountains, suggesting an early origin in the 18th or early 19th century. He highlights the rarity of field recordings of the song performed on the fiddle. The description also provides alternate titles like "Oh Molly Dear" and "Greenback Dollar," and links to the artist's various platforms for tabs, music, and merchandise.
This video showcases three matching antique Buckbee banjos, highlighting their prevalence among working-class banjo players from 1885 to 1925. The description notes that Buckbee likely produced a vast quantity of these affordable instruments, often sold under various names or unlabeled. The content focuses on historical musical instruments, with links provided for the creator's music platforms and payment methods.
This video explores the early history of the banjo, specifically focusing on the period between 1750 and 1850. It delves into the origins and evolution of this musical instrument during a significant era. The description provides links to the creator's Patreon and Bandcamp pages, suggesting potential access to more content or direct support for the artist.
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