A new CD presents previously unreleased recordings by Hobart Smith, a traditional musician from southwestern Virginia who could play just about any instrument. Stephen Wade, the producer and annotator ...

Early American banjo music is Black music. The banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African ...

RUSCOMBMANOR TWP., Pa. — This is a story about a boy, a banjo and a man known as "Butch." "Since he was a toddler, he was always interested in my dad's instruments and watching him play, listening to ...

Ed Gordon talks with legendary bassist Stanley Clarke about his accomplished career and his summer tour "Trio," which includes two other music masters, jazz violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and banjo player ...

Named after the comedian-turned-banjo-playing-musician, Steve Martin, two winners receive the prestigious award each year. Martin and the Board of The Steve Martin Banjo Prize have announced the two ...

The country music world is mourning the loss of legendary banjo player and guitarist Buck Trent. Trent, 85, died Monday according to multiple reports. Trent may be best known for his role on the ...

KENTUCKY, USA — The music produces images. Listen to a bluegrass record and the common themes appear: family, relationships, God and the beautiful state from which this music was born. Kentucky is ...