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Bibliography on American Folk Instruments

Overall view of a fancy banjo, ca 1928. Made by Bacon & Day Co. of Groton, Connecticut for George Reams, a soloist, teacher and radio banjoist. It is a NePlus Ultra Model. From the collections of the ...
Houston Press

Zing Go The Strings With Houston Symphony’s ‘From Folk To Film’

Steven Reineke will lead the strings-only concert with Houston Symphony. Credit: Photo by Bertuzzi Photography It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got those strings. Houston Symphony will present ...
WMOT

Song Of The String: Jacob Jolliff’s New Mandolin Frontiers

Last year, The String got a new opening theme tune. “Vera” comes from New York based mandolin virtuoso, composer and band ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency

Jewish and African-American folk music traditions to entwine at the Brooklyn Fiddle Summit

Violinist Zoe Aqua and the string band the Ebony Hillbillies will share a stage on Thursday at Gowanus club Littlefield. (New York Jewish Week) – Two folk music traditions that developed on opposite ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

A search for folk instrument makers, keepers and collectors

Traditional Arts in Upstate New York wants to learn more about the making, collecting, and use of folk instruments in the North Country. Camilla... Jul 12, 2017 — Traditional Arts in Upstate New York ...