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For most Americans today, the sound of the banjo conjures up images of white rural life in Appalachia, or the sound of the Beverly Hillbillies. But for most of its history, the banjo was an instrument played by Black people. The Black History of the Banjo
Black History of the Banjo - The Front Porch
For many years, the banjo was played primarily by Black folks. So how did the instrument become associated with a particularly white, rural music? Learn about the complicated history of the banjo.
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February 6, 2024 at 2:55 PM
For most Americans today, the sound of the banjo conjures up images of white rural life in Appalachia, or the sound of the Beverly Hillbillies. But for most of its history, the banjo was an instrument played by Black people. The Black History of the Banjo