BANJO

The banjo is descendent of the African long-necked lute, a musical instrument that slaves brought to the United States from Africa during the 17th century.

The banjo, played by plucking, strumming, or finger-picking the strings, is common now in American folk and bluegrass music.

You are hearing a sound from a musician playing a traditional song on a five-string Gibson RB-800 banjo.

pick it up!