Give Me the Banjo

Give Me the Banjo (2011)

Genres - Music, Historical Film  |   Sub-Genres - Music History  |   Run Time - 117 min.  |   Countries - United States  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Tracie Cooper

Narrated by Steve Martin, this documentary chronicles the colonial origins of the banjo. Also featured are comments and performances by Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, and many more. In addition, Rosanne Cash talks with fellow country star Rodney Crowell about the influence banjo music has had on their musical styles.

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banjo, history, jazz, music, ragtime