Native to Africa and popularized in America, the banjo has gone through major transformation and evolution, and its history of becoming a mainstream music instrument is quite fascinating.

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Formed 20 years ago in Nashville by a group of promising musicians working as sidemen for established bluegrass artists, The ...

Multiple stringed instrument players and musical performers from across the country came together to downtown Owensboro this ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. Check out last week’s roundup here. The Blood ...

Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and other artists associated with the Bakersfield Sound pulled inspiration from Wills’ music. In 1970, Haggard released the album A Tribute to the Best Damn Fiddle Player in ...

Choosing the best acoustic guitar for your personal needs is a tough one. With so many options on offer these days it’s not surprising that many find themselves faced with option paralysis when ...