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The only instrument invented in America by an American is the banjo. I saw this on the Armed Forces Network (AFN) when I lived in Japan and Germany. It is credited to Joel Sweeney who created it in 1831. He got the idea from a sinilar instrument played by slaves. It is recognized as the only original American instrument. Check out this fantastic artilce that covers the banjo's history. http://www.forgottenwisdom.com/banjoorchestra/history.html Jason Abraham

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