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Open your eyes and ears to the rich—and surprising—cross-cultural history of the banjo with GRAMMY®-Award winning artist, Rhiannon Giddens. Stream "The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage" on Wondrium now!
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Join renowned musician Rhiannon Giddens as she delves into the fascinating and complex history of the banjo. With her signature blend of musical expertise and historical insight, Giddens explores the African roots of the instrument, tracing its evolution through the centuries to its role in contemporary American music.
Through her engaging storytelling and masterful playing, Giddens reveals the banjo's rich cultural heritage, highlighting the instrument's significance as both a symbol of oppression and a source of empowerment. She draws on a wealth of historical research and personal experience to offer a thought-provoking exploration of the banjo's complex legacy, shedding light on the ways in which music can serve as a powerful tool for resistance, resilience, and transformation.
Whether you're a music lover, a history buff, or simply curious about the banjo's fascinating past and present, this video is not to be missed. Join Rhiannon Giddens as she takes us on a journey through the vibrant and multifaceted history of this iconic instrument, and discover the enduring power of music to inspire, challenge, and unite us all.
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On NPR I heard an African guy talking about how he went to college in the US in the Seventies and was hanging with White friends while watching Hee Haw and he saw Roy Clark playing the banjo and how he exclaimed "my uncle in the backwoods of Senegal plays that instrument!". His American friends thought he was nuts. But it turns out that in the villages of Senegal they do play a traditional instrument nearly identical to the banjo...and play it claw hammer style.
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Rhiannon Giddens is a national treasure. Love her music!
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Ms. Giddens makes the world a much better place. Thk u!
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This lady’s talent is astounding. I listen to her every time I come across her and I’ve never been disappointed.
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My great grandmother played the banjo (and violin, piano, pump organ) in western Kentucky in the late 1800s. I keep a photo of her and her banjo. She was no "hick", either. She was very classy, was a renowned hat-maker and seamstress. Her history led me to become a musician, and to study the history of the banjo and other instruments. So glad this history is getting spread.
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I visited a museum in Tennessee and they have a small historical history of the banjo on display were several handmade banjos from Africa. So it truly is an African genesis
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I was fortunate to take a history of African American music class in 1970 at the University of Washington in Seattle and learned there about the African roots of the banjo, starting with the gourd banjo. Class was taught by Professor Robert Garfias. Early blues and jazz covered too.
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I loved this, and I never knew that the banjo had this amazing history! I'm Scottish and fascinated with the history with bagpipes, this is fascinating & really, really sad due to the Slavery aspect but what a wonderful gift they gave us! Rhiannon, I love your voice & music! Thank you sooooo much for keeping this alive, it means so much!!
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I tell you what, I really like Rhiannon Giddens! Awesome musician, singer, and dives right into history also! 🎶❤️🎶
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I grew up in urban America and always loved the sound of the banjo. Whenever I mentioned how much I liked the banjo, my cosmopolitan friends and family thought I was nuts. There's something about the sound of the banjo that is very uplifting and free.
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This was an “oh what the hell” click to listen to for sure. Glad I did. Fascinating look at the history of an instrument we take so for granted.
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Somewhere, Pete Seeger sits, smiling down upon this woman’s every word and performance.
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I live in Ireland and only discovered Rhiannon Giddens recently. She has opened the doors to me to a whole new mind-blowing Talent. I am eager to immerse myself! Thankyou Rhiannon for this immense and profound gift ❤❤❤❤
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Despite Brazil received same people than USA, we haven't a tradition of african stringed melodic instruments: heat and moisture destroy them fastly. However we have documentation about their use by africans arrived here and we are recovering this tradition with modern materials to build them and contact with african derivative culture worldwide.
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Just think; she plays the banjo on "Texas Hold 'Em" and people are going crazy.
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Rhiannon; I was pleasantly surprised to see my reproduction of the painting that you showed at 4:30 min in your presentation: African Banjo Echoes in Appalachia: A Study of Folk Traditions. I have a banjo, mostly because my sister. Before she passed away she wanted to play the banjo. So I learned a few chords and showed her how to play. Then, while she played banjo, I played my guitar, and we sang Credence Clearwater Revival songs. Joyful memories. I'm so glad I found you, and will seek out more of what you put on the internet. Peace to you sister from another mister.
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Really love this woman. Such a wonderful, sharp musician and human being.
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Rhiannon, you are truly an American and Musical treasure! Thank you for this wonderful history, as well as an insight into your own movement into the music of the banjo. If I were one to have a "bucket list", meeting you would be one of the top entries!
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When I think of the banjo, I think of my dear friend Earl who was a world class "banger" player. RIP brother Earl.
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@MacKenny
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I was privileged to be the Director of Photography for this series with the very awesome Rhiannon Giddens.
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