01 January 1947 Factual, Music 16 mins
A short film about Pete Seeger and the birth of banjo music throughout the Southern United States.
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United States 01 January 1947
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Full film at This 1946 film presents the origin of the banjo the development of southern folk music and its ...
Presents the origin of the banjo the development of southern folk music and its influence upon Americans. Pete Seeger plays his banjo and narrates the story.
The origin of the banjo the development of southern folk music and its influence upon Americans. Pete Seeger plays banjo and narrates.
Intro performed by Peter Seeger at the documentary "To Hear Your Banjo Play" by Alan Lomax.
Pete Seeger's film "To Hear Your Banjo Play" part 2 of 2.
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