Record #:

4650

Author(s):

House, Catherine

Abstract:

Beginning as a simple instrument brought from Africa to America by slaves, the banjo developed into one of the nation's most popular musical instruments. House discusses the history of the banjo and the research of Philip Gura in preparing his book, American Instrument: The Banjo in the Nineteenth Century.

Source:

Endeavors (NoCar LD 3941.3 A3), Vol. 16 Issue 1, Fall 1999, p4-7, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banjo; Gura, Philip

Record #:

27897

Author(s):

Melzer, Ashley

Abstract:

The Black Banjo Gathering conference was held in Boone, NC recently. The gathering unites musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts to celebrate the banjos tradition and recognize it’s African, Afro-Caribbean, and Africa-American origins. The small gathering included workshops, concerts, panel discussions, lectures, and parties.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 27 Issue 13, March 2010, p25 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Banjoists--African Americans; Banjo; Traditional music; Musicians--African American

Record #:

35497

Author(s):

Davidson, John Allen, Jr.

Abstract:

Caleb Mashburn was a WWII veteran who played the banjo and sang folksongs. Several songs with their sheet music and lyrics are included.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 20 Issue 1, Feb 1972, p54-62 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Banjo; Banjo--Method; Folk songs

Record #:

35634

Author(s):

Bastin, Bruce

Abstract:

A collection of tales from a musically inclined family. Each story centered on an instrument, like a banjo or guitar, and had elements of supernatural entities in it.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 21 Issue 4, Nov 1973, p189-194 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Folk tales--North Carolina; Devil; Banjo