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The banjo is emblematic of American country music, and it is at the core of other important musical movements, including jazz and ragtime. The instrument has been adopted by many cultures and has been ingrained into many musical traditions, from Mento music in the Caribbean and dance music in Ireland. Virtuosos such as B?a Fleck have played Bach, African music, and Christmas tunes on the fivestring banjo, and the instrument has had a resurgence in pop music with such acts a Mumford and Sons and the Avett Brothers.This book offers the first comprehensive, illustrated history of the banjo in its many forms. It traces the story of the instrument from its roots in West Africa to its birth in the Americas, through its coming of age in the Industrial Revolution and beyond. The book profiles the most important players and spotlights key luthiers and manufacturers. It features 100 ?ilestone instruments?with indepth coverage, including model details and beautiful photos. It offers historical context surrounding the banjo through the ages, from its place in Victorian parlors and speakeasies through its role in the folk boom of the 1950s and 1960s to its place in the hands of songwriter John Hartford and comedian Steve Martin. Folk, jazz, bluegrass, country, and rock the banjo has played an important part in all of these genres. Lavishly illustrated, and thoughtfully written by author, broadcaster, and acclaimed banjoist Bob Carlin, this is a musthave for lovers of fretted instruments, aficionados of roots music, and music history buffs.
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This illustrated history of the banjo is a treasure. The pictures are stunning, and the information is detailed yet easy to digest. I bought it for my husband, who plays banjo, and he can't put it down!
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Ryan Patel
Perfect gift for musicians!
I got this for my brother who’s a professional banjo player. He loved learning about the history and the visuals really add to the experience. Definitely a unique gift for any music lover!
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Marcus Leung
Great content, but a bit pricey
The book has a lot of great historical details and beautiful illustrations. However, I feel it's a bit overpriced for what you get. Still, I enjoyed going through it!
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Sofia Martinez
Nice book but some pages were damaged
I was excited to receive this book, but when it arrived, a couple of pages had slight tears. The content is fascinating, but I was disappointed with the condition. I hope this was just a one-off issue.
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