There is no American music without Black roots. From country-western, which draws upon banjo music from Africa, to rock 'n' roll—first electrified by a Black woman in 1938—every major American genre ...

The Lowest Pair is an American folk duo made up of Kendl Winter and Palmer T. Lee, known for their intertwined vocal ...

There could probably be no better evangelist for anything than the immensely respected Rhiannon Giddens, and the banjo is lucky to have her. The singer and multi-instrumentalist has been spreading the ...

John McEuen was born on this very day in 1945, in Oakland, California. At the tender age of 18, McEuen’s interest in music piqued when he saw the country-rock band The Dillards perform. As a result, ...

Come on down to the American Banjo Museum this Saturday as they host their Bricktown Banjo Bash this weekend bringing the sounds of bluegrass, jazz and much more to the streets of downtown Oklahoma ...

The American Banjo Museum is striking a chord with music and pop culture fans with its latest special exhibit, ‘Pop! Goes the Banjo.’ The display brings iconic banjos from television, movies and stage ...

On this day (October 9) in 2023, legendary banjo player Buck Trent died at the age of 85. Before he passed away, Trent built a lasting legacy with his versatile musical talent and innovative thinking.

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The American Banjo Museum is gearing up for the return of a holiday tradition, A Candy Cane Christmas, on December 7. Guests of all ages can expect live music, crafts, sweet ...