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The 11 pages that link to Banjo, each with the reason it gives.

• Country musicRelated: The banjo links country’s ensemble sound to African American musical history.

• Pete SeegerRelated: Seeger’s banjo playing gave his performances a distinctive rhythmic drive.

• Bluegrass musicRelated: Its bright, rolling patterns became a defining sound of bluegrass.

• American folk musicRelated: Its African-derived sound became central to several American dance and song traditions.

• Steve MartinRelated: The banjo is Martin’s principal instrument and a recurring part of his musical identity.

• MentoRelated: Its bright, rhythmic picking supplies mento with a prominent African diasporic sound.

• Oh! SusannaRelated: The lyrics repeatedly invoke the banjo as a sound and an instrument.

• Billy ConnollyRelated: Connolly played banjo while performing with the Humblebums.