Videos tagged with Southern Appalachian

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 features a performance of the traditional folk song "East Virginia" on a c. 1910 Weymann 5-string banjo. The description details the banjo's tuning and provides the lyrics to the song. It also references alternative titles for the song like "AKA East Virginia Blues, Dark Holler Blues, Green Back Dollar." The content delves into various banjo playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb lead, as well as traditional southern Appalachian mountain techniques. The creator also touches upon historical, anthropological, and musicological aspects related to old-time music, southern culture, and influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, and zydeco traditions. A wide range of influential old-time musicians and artists are mentioned, highlighting the historical context and lineage of the music.

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 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.