This video showcases an 1840s minstrel banjo, played by Clifton Hicks. The piece performed is "Old Blue," learned from a field recording of Dink Roberts. The description highlights the historical significance of the instrument and the artist's commitment to preserving banjo heritage through various support platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and merchandise.
This video features Steve Kruger performing the song 'Rye Whiskey' on the banjo. The description delves into various banjo playing techniques such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and frailing. It also touches upon traditional southern Appalachian mountain music, minstrel show techniques, and the history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology surrounding these genres. Influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions are mentioned. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and musicians is provided, highlighting their contributions to old-time and folk music.
This YouTube video features banjo player Matt Kinman demonstrating various old-time banjo techniques including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and stroke styles. It delves into traditional Southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques. The description also touches upon history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology, including breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. It lists a substantial number of influential old-time musicians and bands, highlighting a rich heritage of folk and traditional roots music.
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