"Hand Me Down My Old Suitcase" | Clifton Hicks
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.






