Give Me The Banjo

The Columbus Film Council presents: Give Me The Banjo Directed by Marc Fields NR; 90 minutes; 2011 Columbus International Film + Video Festival: 2012 Silver Chris Award, Art Division A comprehensive look at a quintessential American musical instrument, the banjo, from its African roots to contemporary jazz and into the 21st century. Narrated by Steve Martin, Give Me the Banjo brings together contemporary players-including Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, Don Vappie, Abigail Washburn and The Carolina Chocolate Drops-with folklorists, historians, instrument makers and passionate amateurs to tell the story of America's instrument in all its richness and diversity. The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America's quintessential instrument-the banjo-from its African roots to the 21st century. It's a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project's Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation. The Banjo Project website - www.thebanjoproject.org...more

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