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The TRUTH About The Banjo - America's 250th Special
The banjo is one of the most misunderstood instruments in history.Dismissed by some as a relic of hillbillies and folk music, celebrated by others as a symbol of Americana, its true story is far more extraordinary than most people realise.In this monologue, I explore the surprising origins of the banjo, the myths surrounding its identity, how it became America's first great instrument, and why it came to embody something far greater than music alone. Along the way, I reflect on my own unlikely relationship with the instrument, the time my banjo was stolen and promptly abandoned, and why its…
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