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Thread #59950 Message #957892
Posted By: Frankham
22-May-03 - 05:31 PM
Thread Name: Five-string banjo exhibit in Belgium
Subject: Five-string banjo exhibit in Belgium
In Brussels, on October 15,2003 through Feb 15, 2004 there will be an exhibition of Le Banjo Americain, American Roots. The five-string banjo and some others will be featured with information about players and instruments. It will be held at the MIM (Musical Instrument Museum). Information can be obtained from:
La Mediatheque Place de Amitie, 6 - 1160 Bruselles or by E mailing: lamediatheque@lamediatheque.be
Gerald De Smaele is a 5-string banjo player who is interested in spreading 5-string banjo music in Europe and has studied the mountain music of the US South. He is now doing field work by filming with Patrick Ferryn in North Carolina and Virginia.
I understand that Bob Carlin will be at the opening. This should be of interest to those Mucatters in the Brussels area.