The loss in Aug. 2007 of the famed transplanted NH resident, Irish singer/songwriter and national folk hero of the Emerald Isle at 74, Tommy Makem, alerted me recently to a news photo of Tommy with ...

Native to Africa and popularized in America, the banjo has gone through major transformation and evolution, and its history of becoming a mainstream music instrument is quite fascinating.

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Elevate your performances with a level of snap and twang that only a banjo can deliver. Our pick of the best from Fender, Epiphone, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...