Give me the banjo
(DVD)
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Published
[New York] : Docuramafilms :, 2012.
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 84 min.) : sound, color and black and white ; 4 3/4 in.+ 1 leaflet
Status
Main Library - Media
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DVD 787.88 Giv
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Oliver La Farge - Media
DVD 787.88 Giv
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DVD 787.88 Giv
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Main Library - Media | DVD 787.88 Giv | On Shelf |
| Oliver La Farge - Media | DVD 787.88 Giv | On Shelf |
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Published
[New York] : Docuramafilms :, 2012.
Language
English
UPC
767685268513
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Originally released in 2011.
General Note
Bonus features: 30 minutes of extended performances from Taj Mahal, Cynthia Sayer, Ralph Stanley, Riley Baugus and Rhiannon Giddens; profile of Uncle Dave Macon.
Creation/Production Credits
Director of photography, Bruce Petschek.
Participants/Performers
Steve Martin (narrator) ; featuring performances by Earl Scruggs, Pete Seeger, Bela Fleck, Mike Seeger, Don Vappie, John Cohen, Abigail Washburn, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Tony Trischka.
Description
The banjo has been an emblem of American culture for centuries, yet few realize the instrument's complicated, checkered past. Narrated by Steve Martin and featuring such banjo masters as Pete Seeger, Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck, goes beyond the stereotypes and delves into the musical odyssey of the banjo, from its African roots to the present day.
System Details
DVD format, NTSC; Dolby Digital stereo., Dolby Digital 5.1 surround.
Language
Closed-captioned for the hearing imapired.
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