Historical Narratives of the Akonting and Banjo
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Historical Narratives of the Akonting and Banjo
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The akonting instrument was the first banjo, which the slaves brought from Africa. The first performer on the Grande Ole Opry was DeFord Bailey, a former slave. My father Matthew Sr. loved country music and is where Beyoncé first heard country music when she was 2-3 years old in Gadsden, Alabama. | Mathew Knowles
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🌴Marimbea🌴 on Instagram: "¿Sabías que el akonting es considerado el antepasado del banjo? Su sonido nació en Senegal y viajó a través del Atlántico, transformando la música de toda la diáspora africana. 🌊🎶 Hoy en #LunesAfro escuchamos a Waatcha desde Kafountine en Senegal 🇸🇳 , recordando que nuestras raíces laten al mismo ritmo. Video 🎥 : George Smerin (YouTube) #LunesAfro #Akonting #Marimbea #DiásporaAfricana"
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The banjo has African roots. Did you know that? 🪕 Most people associate it with American folk and bluegrass, but it started as the akonting in West Africa, long before it ever hit a stage in the U.S. What other instruments do you think have hidden African origins? Drop your guesses below. 👇🏾 #AfricanInnovation #Banjo #Akonting #WestAfrica #MusicHistory #FunTimesMagazine
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