Honoring the African Legacy, Sound and Craftsmanship of the Banjo
The banjo is almost as symbolic of U.S. culture as the Washington Monument, and, just like the obelisk, it was created by people from the African continent.
Rhiannon Giddens is ready to meet a major moment of revival in Black music history, with banjo in hand
Giddens recoils at the plantation home's history, reflecting on her ancestors' struggles and joys, inviting others to join in learning their cultural stories.