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Banjo alert:BBC radio

16 Jan 07 - 09:37 AM (#1938202)
Subject: Banjo alert:BBC radio
From: Roger the Skiffler

Next Tuesday 23rd January 1.30pm BBC Radio 4 "Syncopatin' Shuffle" .
John Vincent reveals the beauty and virtuosity of playing the banjo which, despite being much maligned in recent years, evolved from its African roots to become the darling of British popular entertainment.

RtS
(a couple of good banjo jokes in the Radio Times sisebar as well)


16 Jan 07 - 03:22 PM (#1938593)
Subject: RE: Banjo alert:BBC radio
From: Gulliver

What kind of banjo--4-string, 5-string?


16 Jan 07 - 03:35 PM (#1938608)
Subject: RE: Banjo alert:BBC radio
From: the lemonade lady

A brilliant instrument when played properly. I think this guy has got it about right. www.myspace.com/rabbij

sal