Johnson Boys - Matt Kinman & Josh Hayes
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.
