National Museum of American History American Five-String Fretless Banjo National Museum of American History American Five-String Fretless Banjo National Museum of ...

During the early years of the 20th century there were up to 100 banjo manufacturers in Britain, ranging from individual craftsmen to factories employing scores of workers. One of the biggest was ...

is a key figure in the history of American folk music. Born in Oakland, California, McEuen grew up outside of Los Angeles. He began playing the banjo at age 17, after hearing live bluegrass at a ...

It never ends. It’s a neverending quest.” Trischka’s quest also involves preserving and highlighting the history and versatility of the banjo. Over time, he’s delved into the roots of the ...