AskHistorians Podcast Episode 190 – The History of the Banjo with /u/DGBD
The AskHistorians Podcast - A podcast by The AskHistorians Mod Team - Thursdays
In this episode, /u/EnclavedMicrostate talks with /u/DGBD, better known as Tyler Alderson, about the history of the banjo. Discussed are the instrument's origins and development, on the cultural place of the banjo on both sides of the Atlantic, and of its relationship to issues of racism and identity. 70 mins.
