Videos tagged with Minstrel Show

This YouTube video showcases a late 1890s S.S. Stewart "Special Thoroughbred" banjo with a 10-5/8" pot. The description extensively details the historical and cultural context of the banjo, linking it to Native American heritage, folk music traditions, moundbuilders, outlaws, and early minstrel shows. It highlights various playing styles, musical genres (including blues, waltz, skiffle, tin pan alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun zydeco, Métis, Creole, and Melungeon indigenous traditions), and associated artists and musicians. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also provides links to his Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and payment platforms.

This video explores the history and heritage of the 1890s S.S. Stewart "Thoroughbred" banjo. It delves into the life of Sam Stewart, his early obsession with the banjo, and his significant impact on the instrument's cultural perception. The description highlights Stewart's transition from a marginalized instrument to an icon of American culture. The content touches upon various banjo playing styles, historical contexts like minstrel shows, and connections to folk and indigenous music traditions. It also lists numerous influential banjo players and musicians.

This YouTube video features a close-up demonstration of "German War" banjo playing, specifically focusing on up-picking techniques. The description highlights a variety of traditional and historical banjo styles, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb-lead. It delves into the history, anthropology, folklore, and musicology of banjo music, referencing its roots in southern Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel shows. The content also touches upon Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, and zydeco influences, as well as Indigenous North American musical traditions. Numerous influential banjo players and musicians are mentioned throughout the description, providing historical context and influence.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing "Hand Me Down My Old Suitcase" on the banjo. The description delves into various banjo playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead. It also explores historical and anthropological aspects of banjo music, touching upon Southern Appalachian mountain music, minstrel shows, and influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African traditions. The video lists numerous influential banjo players and traditions like Melungeon and indigenous North American music. Links for supporting the artist via Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal are provided.

This video showcases "Morphine" performed by Clifton Hicks, featuring close-up, both-hands playing of the banjo. The description highlights various old-time banjo techniques such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, frailing, and stroke styles. It also delves into traditional southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques, with references to history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology. The content touches upon breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and related artists is provided, emphasizing mountain music and southern culture.

This video, titled 'Skin Banjo Heads: Tips & Tricks!', offers a deep dive into various banjo playing styles, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and frailing. It explores traditional southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques, delving into the history, anthropology, folklore, and musicology of the banjo. The content touches upon breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, tin pan alley, and even influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African music. It also references Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions, highlighting its connection to mountain music and southern culture. The description lists a comprehensive array of influential banjo players and musicians, suggesting a rich historical and stylistic overview.

This video features Clifton Hicks demonstrating and discussing the S.C. Thompson (Cole) Banjo from the 1890s. The demonstration covers various playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and stroke techniques. The description also delves into the historical context of the instrument, touching upon its roots in traditional Southern Appalachian mountain music, early minstrel shows, and its connections to Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, and indigenous North American music traditions. The video aims to explore the history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology surrounding this vintage banjo.

This YouTube video, titled 'Banjo #14 Show & Tell!', focuses on the history and techniques of playing the banjo, particularly within traditional Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show traditions. It delves into various playing styles such as overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead, alongside a deep dive into the historical and anthropological roots of the music. The description lists numerous influential banjo players and related musical genres, suggesting a comprehensive exploration of old-time and folk music traditions. While the title mentions 'Banjo', there is no indication of firearms content.

This video description is entirely focused on old-time banjo music, detailing various playing styles, historical influences, and prominent musicians. It covers topics such as overhand, clawhammer, and two-finger banjo techniques, along with Appalachian mountain music, minstrel show history, blues, waltz, tin pan alley, and references to Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. A comprehensive list of influential banjo players and related artists is provided. The description also includes links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.

This YouTube video features banjo player Matt Kinman demonstrating various old-time banjo techniques including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and stroke styles. It delves into traditional Southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques. The description also touches upon history, anthropology, folklore, research, and musicology, including breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, Zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. It lists a substantial number of influential old-time musicians and bands, highlighting a rich heritage of folk and traditional roots music.

This video, "Ducks on the Millpond - Matt Kinman & Josh Hayes," focuses on traditional old-time banjo music and techniques, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb-lead styles. It delves into the history, anthropology, and folklore of southern Appalachian mountain music and early minstrel show traditions. The description also highlights connections to various musical influences and historical figures within the genre, alongside links to support the artists via Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.

This YouTube video features Matt Kinman and Josh Hayes performing and demonstrating various old-time banjo techniques, including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, thumb lead, and stroke styles. The content delves into traditional southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques, with references to historical, anthropological, and folkloric research. It also touches upon breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, Tin Pan Alley, Afro-Caribbean and West African history, Cajun and Zydeco, and indigenous North American music traditions. The description lists numerous influential old-time musicians and bands.