Videos tagged with West African music

This video explores the historical journey of the banjo, tracing its origins from West Africa and the Caribbean to its prominence in the 19th-century commercial music scene. It highlights a significant archaeological find from an 18th-century Maryland plantation and touches upon the current landscape of traditional banjo culture. The description also includes numerous links to support the creator, Clifton Hicks, through Patreon, merchandise, courses, and streaming services.

This video showcases a handmade fretless tackhead minstrel banjo crafted by Clifton Hicks. The description highlights various old-time banjo playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two-finger, and thumb-lead techniques. It delves into the historical and anthropological context of minstrel music, Southern Appalachian mountain music, and influences from Afro-Caribbean and West African traditions, as well as Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music. The content mentions numerous influential old-time musicians and traditions, offering a deep dive into the roots and evolution of this musical genre.

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, titled "Bound to Ride -", appears to be a music-focused piece by Clifton Hicks, featuring "oldtime banjo close ups and demonstrations" of various playing styles including overhand, clawhammer, two finger, thumb lead, frailing, and stroke styles. The content delves into traditional Southern Appalachian mountain hoedown and early minstrel show techniques. It also touches on historical, anthropological, and folkloric aspects, including breakdowns, blues, waltz pieces, tin pan alley, and influences from Afro-Caribbean, West African, Cajun, zydeco, Métis, Creole, Melungeon, and indigenous North American music traditions. The description lists numerous influential musicians and traditions associated with old-time and folk music. The provided links direct viewers to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for support and further engagement with their music.