The Banjo from Africa to Appalachia
The Banjo from Africa to Appalachia
The modern banjo is an instrument commonly associated with the Appalachian region and Bluegrass music, but the origins of this instrument extend beyond the rolling hills of the Southern mountains, to West Africa. The banjo has evolved over the generations from a gourd body with gut strings to a metal resonator body and steel strings like we see today. This program will be led by Mark Freed, the Director of Cultural Resources for the Town of Boone and Banjo Scholar. This will be both parts lecture and demonstration, with Freed performing tunes and techniques for each iteration of the instrument.
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
$0-8
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Thu, 16 Jun 2022
Event Supported By
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
8282959099
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Artist Group Info
Mark Freed
Blowing Rock Art & History Museum
159 Ginny Stevens Lane
Blowing Rock,
North Carolina
28605
8282959099
info@blowingrockmuseum.org