Folk jazz bluegrass country and rock the banjo has played an important part in all of these genres lavishly illustrated and thoughtfully written by author broadcaster and acclaimed banjoist bob carlin this is a must have for lovers of fretted instruments aficionados of roots music and music history buffs more. Banjo an illustrated history is a major achievement and should be accorded a prominent place on every banjo players bookshelf or coffee table it just may inspire an entire generation those who already play banjo will want to learn more about it and those who have never even though about the instrument may well feel the urge to take it up banjo newsletter. Banjo an illustrated history is a major achievement and should be accorded a prominent place on every banjo players bookshelf or coffee table it just may inspire an entire generation those who already play banjo will want to learn more about it and those who have never even though about the instrument may well feel the urge to take it up. This book offers the first comprehensive illustrated history of the banjo in its many forms it traces the story of the instrument from its roots in west africa to its birth in the americas through its coming of age in the industrial revolution and beyond