Videos tagged with trad roots

This video showcases a close-up performance of the traditional folk tune "Cluck Old Hen" on the banjo. It delves into various banjo playing techniques, including overhand, two-finger, and frailing styles, referencing their historical roots in southern Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel shows. The description also touches upon broader musical history, folklore, and influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American traditions. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and musicians is provided, highlighting the rich heritage of this musical style.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing "Hand Me Down My Old Suitcase" on the banjo. The description delves into various banjo playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead. It also explores historical and anthropological aspects of banjo music, touching upon Southern Appalachian mountain music, minstrel shows, and influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African traditions. The video lists numerous influential banjo players and traditions like Melungeon and indigenous North American music. Links for supporting the artist via Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal are provided.

This video showcases "Morphine" performed by Clifton Hicks, featuring close-up, both-hands playing of the banjo. The description highlights various old-time banjo techniques such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, frailing, and stroke styles. It also delves into traditional southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques, with references to history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology. The content touches upon breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and related artists is provided, emphasizing mountain music and southern culture.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing the song "Black Velvet Band" on the banjo, learned from a recording of Luke Kelly. The description highlights various banjo playing techniques such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead styles, alongside discussions of traditional Southern Appalachian music, minstrel show techniques, and their historical and anthropological roots. It also references diverse musical traditions, including Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music, as well as specific musicians and banjo players. The content is focused on old-time and folk music traditions.

This YouTube video is a Q&A session focused on the banjo, specifically the "5th string pip" and various playing styles like clawhammer, overhand, and two-finger. The content delves into the history, anthropology, folklore, and musicology of old-time banjo music, referencing traditional Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show techniques. It also touches upon Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions, as well as Southern culture. Numerous influential banjo players and musicians from various eras are mentioned.

This video explores the world of old banjos, offering guidance on where to buy them and how much to expect to spend. It delves into various playing styles, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb-lead techniques, alongside traditional Southern Appalachian and early minstrel show methods. The content also touches upon the historical and anthropological aspects of the banjo, its connection to blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean and West African music, and mentions specific traditions like Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and related musicians is provided.

This video focuses on traditional American old-time music, specifically featuring banjo playing techniques such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead styles. It delves into the history, folklore, and anthropological aspects of southern Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show traditions. The description also highlights influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and musicians is provided, underscoring the genre's roots and evolution.

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 video features Matt Kinman and Josh Hayes, known as the Johnson Boys, performing old-time banjo music. The description highlights various banjo playing styles, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead. It delves into traditional southern Appalachian mountain music, early minstrel show techniques, and incorporates historical and anthropological elements. The content touches upon blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean and West African influences, and regional music traditions like Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. The description also lists a comprehensive array of influential old-time and folk musicians and artists, providing context for the musical styles explored.