This recording affords just such an opportunity and many "Folk Revival" folksingers - including Dave Guard of the Kingston Trio - first learned to play the banjo either from this recording or from ...

Few people know that the 5-string banjo that Makem played is acknowledged as "America's only true musical instrument." It is unique, and a piece of Americana like the Midwest diners of yesteryear.

Boarding House Park will be the site of many jam sessions throughout the day Saturday as the Lowell Summer Music Series’ Banjo & Fiddle Contest returns for the 44th year.

Here's how to make a banjo, maraca and xylophone. What you need: • an empty toilet paper roll • a paper towel • rice or dry beans • 5-10 rubber bands (the ones around your newspaper work ...