Going Up North (Black Annie) Traditional Banjo Lesson (John Jackson, Hobart Smith)
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks providing a traditional banjo lesson on the song "Going Up North," also known as "Black Annie." He explains the origins of the song, learned from John Jackson's recording and influenced by his father. Hicks details the "up-picking" banjo style he employs, influenced by George R. Gibson, and mentions his 1888 Luscomb banjo tuned to gDGBD. He also highlights its relationship to other traditional banjo tunes. The description includes links to his Patreon for tablature, Bandcamp, merchandise, and Spotify/iTunes profiles.






