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How the banjo and the blues come together

We often think of musical styles as discrete art forms, developing separately from one another. Yet as this article from the Bluegrassbanjo.org site points out, most indigenous American music genres are intimately interconnected. This text uses the fascinating example of the banjo and the blues which, the author claims, have a "deep connection." It's a scholarly work, with the syncopation of minstrelsy forming a centerpiece, but you shouldn't feel intimidated--you can read the whole thing in just a few minutes, and you'll find yourself absolutely engrossed. Guaranteed to expand your musical knowledge, this one should be at the top of your "must read" list.

Fri, 28 Jan 2000 04:33:51 -0800