JonesBamman, Richard
Building New Banjos for an Old-Time World (Folklore Studies in Multicultural World)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780252082849
- author:
- JonesBamman, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- University of Illinois Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 22.86 x 15.24 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Music, General, Music,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Banjo music has a unique power to evoke a simpler past. The artisans who build banjos for old-time music stand at an unusual crossroads, balancing modern needs with nostalgic qualities that are fundamental to the banjo's sound and mystique. Richard Jones-Bamman explores how banjo builders practice their art through interviews and personal immersion in the musical culture. He sheds light on long-overlooked aspects of banjo making, revealing the techniques behind the styles of instruments they create and the role of the banjo builder within a specific musical community. The performance and enjoyment of old-time music are deeply rooted in an inescapable sense of the past, which remains integral to its appeal and making.
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