Hand the banjo man a stringed instrument, and he'll pick you a tune fine enough to make Bill Monroe, the so-called father of bluegrass, perk up his ears. Hand him a cigar box, a car tag and a guitar ...

The loss in Aug. 2007 of the famed transplanted NH resident, Irish singer/songwriter and national folk hero of the Emerald Isle at 74, Tommy Makem, alerted me recently to a news photo of Tommy with ...

Board of harp, violin, grand piano and musical symbol watercolor illustration isolated. Classical musical instruments hand drawn. Design element for flyer, live concert events, brochure, poster, print ...

Unless the room is ultra-hip -- meaning, its occupants know something about Don Vappie or Bela Fleck -- banjo gets a bad rap. The new PBS documentary titled "Give Me the Banjo," narrated by Steve ...

'Even within the worlds of bluegrass and other styles like Celtic, there’s something for everyone with the banjo,' says Red River Rambler A five-stringed marvel steeped in tradition took centre stage ...

Folk music instruments watercolor icons of string, wind and percussion. Ethnic sitar, balalaika and djembe drum, banjo, viola and flute, zither, accordion, shamisen and bandura symbols Highly Detailed ...

Area residents arrived at the Midland Cultural Centre to pay homage to the five-stringed instrument. A five-stringed marvel steeped in tradition took centre stage in Midland this weekend. Area ...

The banjo gets a bum rap. A staple of American country music, its bright tone and rhythmic clangor threaten to overwhelm musical gatherings of other, milder string-band instruments, such as guitar, ...