Banjo! The All-American Instrument
By Illinois Humanities CouncilBanjo! The All-American Instrument
By Illinois Humanities Council
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Packed with interesting stories about the origin and evolution of this uniquely American instrument, join Mark Dvorak to hear the history of old-time minstrel shows and of course some stories and songs from the masters of the banjo, from old mountain styles to Earl Scruggs and Pete Seeger.
Recorded Thursday, April 06, 2006 at Crystal Lake Public Library.