THE BIRTH OF THE BANJO - EXHIBIT CATALOG, KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, NOV. 9, 2003 - FEB. 1, 2004

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THE BIRTH OF THE BANJO - EXHIBIT CATALOG, KATONAH MUSEUM OF ART, NOV. 9, 2003 - FEB. 1, 2004: Accompanying catalog to this museum exhibit (north of New York City) devoted entirely to the banjo. The exhibition pays particular attention to its African roots and to early nineteenth-century developments. The comprehensive text is illuminated by period photos, paintings, playbills, much more; as well as banjos representing a spectrum of styles and time periods. Text section authors include J. Kenneth Moore, Rex Ellis, Bob Carlin, as well as the three who served as guest curators for the exhibit: Robert Shaw, Peter Szego and George Wunderlich. 45 illustrations. High quality glossy paper. 12" by 6 1/2". 56 pp.
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Books Department: PICTURING THE BANJO (Instrument History)

Books Department: AMERICA'S INSTRUMENT: THE BANJO IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY (Folklore & Music History)

Books Department: RING THE BANJAR! (Instrument History)

Books Department: THE BIRTH OF THE BANJO: JOEL WALKER SWEENEY AND EARLY MINSTRELSY (Instrument History)

Books Department: THE BIRTH OF THE BANJO: JOEL WALKER SWEENEY AND EARLY MINSTRELSY - by Bob Carlin (Instrument History)

Books Department: THE BANJO ENTERTAINERS: ROOTS TO RAGTIME, A BANJO HISTORY - by Lowell H. Schreyer (Folklore & Music History)

Books Department: RING THE BANJAR! - by Robert Lloyd Webb (Instrument History)

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