The banjo, long associated with bluegrass and traditional American folk, is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in modern music genres like indie folk, country, and even rock. Once thought of as an instrument confined to a niche audience, the banjo has found new life in the hands of contemporary artists who are blending it with modern […]
Modern Artists and Bands Who Use the Banjo
Listen carefully, you’ll start to hear more tracks that feature a banjo The banjo is making a comeback! Many modern artists and bands play the banjo in their hit songs. The banjo is commonly associated with Dixieland jazz, bluegrass, and folk music, but it’s been used in other genres, including pop and rock, for many […]
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Earl Scruggs is one of the most well-known banjo players of all time. His three-finger style of banjo playing became known as Scruggs Style and is commonly used in bluegrass music. Scruggs Style can be heard in several recognizable songs, including “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” and the theme song of “The Beverly Hillbillies.” With the Scruggs […]
J.D. Crowe and the New South Band: Progressive Bluegrass Musician
Like a lot of bluegrass musicians, J.D. Crowe gained his first musical exposure in church and at home. Growing up surrounded by music, and with an almost obsessive dedication to learning the banjo from a very early age, Crowe grew into one of the most important and influential bluegrass musicians of the century. Although he is almost […]