Keep my Skillet Good and Greasey - Matt Kinman
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.






