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Where was the banjo created?
Joel Walker Sweeney. He thought that the 4-string banjo didn't have good harmony, so between 1831 and 1840, as a present for his niece, he invented a banjo with a 5th string.
Is the banjo Irish?
The banjo is not of Irish origin, but it is often used in Irish folk song. The Banjo is actually the most American instrument. It originated in Africa and came over with the slaves. One it arrived in America, the "non-slaves" decided to revamp the banjo to use European scales melodies. Over the years many folks came along and tweaked the banjo or played it different to get a unique sound. Earl Scruggs or Bela Fleck are two banjo players that either were or are very unique in their playing.
A north American musical instrument that is derived from the African mbanza is the?
The banjo...
Did the ukulele come first or the guitar?
The banjo is older than the ukulele as the banjo was created between the 18th and 19th century by African slaves in the US whereas the ukulele was derived from Hawaii where it is believed Portuguese soldiers at the end of the 19th century introduced this instrument to the locals of Hawaii.
What age is Jordan banjo?
Pre-civil war America. Originated by slaves
What African instrument survived to be used by slaves on American plantations?
I believe the Banjo was brought by the African slaves. Originally it was made of a gourd and a wooden stick.
Is it true that slaves kept African culture alive by building drums banjo and other instruments?
yes
Did the Latino culture bring banjos?
No, African slaves brought the relative of the banjo to America in the late 1700's and 1800's. The Banjo changed in America to what it is today, and is considered the only American instrument.
Which country did the banjo originally come from?
a musical instrument of African origin, popularized in the United States by slaves in the 19th century, then exported to Europe
The purpose of establishing the independent nation of Liberia was to?
Provide an African homeland for freed slaves
Where was the banjo created?
Joel Walker Sweeney. He thought that the 4-string banjo didn't have good harmony, so between 1831 and 1840, as a present for his niece, he invented a banjo with a 5th string.
What did Bartolom de las Casas initially suggest to reform the encomienda system?
to replace Indian slaves with African slaves
How many African female slaves were brought to the us and what was the original purpose to enslave these women?
The purpose of the African female slaves were often for sexual purposes. They could have also been used to work in the plantations as well as maids. But the most common purpose was for the sexual pleasure of the owners. They often dealt with a lot of abuse and hardships of being teared away from their families. The number of African Female slaves solidly depended on what people mostly wanted. But people were usually only interested in the strong men because they did most of the heavy work. Sadly, African women slaves costed the most.
What did African American slaves have to do?
African American slaves were mostly used as farm workers, particularly for growing cotton. However, the owner of a slave was free to use that slave for any purpose. Some slaves were used as servants, effectively butlers and housekeepers. There were various other uses.
What are some popular Instruments used in African Music?
The kora - a stringed harp-like instrument, and the djembe - a large hand drum, are very popular in African music, particularly West Africa. Also, the banjo - the instruments synonomous with bluegrass, was invented in Africa and was tought to white Americans by African slaves.
Is the banjo Irish?
The banjo is not of Irish origin, but it is often used in Irish folk song. The Banjo is actually the most American instrument. It originated in Africa and came over with the slaves. One it arrived in America, the "non-slaves" decided to revamp the banjo to use European scales melodies. Over the years many folks came along and tweaked the banjo or played it different to get a unique sound. Earl Scruggs or Bela Fleck are two banjo players that either were or are very unique in their playing.
Which of the following groups made up the largest portion of Saint-Domingue's population before the Haitian Revolution?
African slaves
