The Irish Banjo - Music, History and Players - The Irish Place
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The tenor Banjo is a pivotal part of most Irish folk bands. In this article we explore the fascinating and at times unpalatable history of this instrument.
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Gerry O'Connor - Steve Martin Banjo Prize - FreshGrass Foundation
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Irish Musical Instruments Traditional Irish Music - Twinkl
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10 Best Places in Dublin for Traditional Music
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The Banjo: A Timeless Icon of American Roots Music
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Banjos Irish Crafted Instruments
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Ships are Sailing ⛵ - Free Tutorial for Irish Banjo
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Page 2 – “How did the Banjo, a typically American instrument, make its way over to Ireland?” – A Brief History of the Irish Tenor Banjo – Lachie Robinson Research
Damaris Woods
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Barnes & Mullins Empress tenor banjo
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The Banjo Buddy Banjo Book — The Banjo Buddy
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Dubliners last founder and banjo player Barney McKenna dies, Folk music
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Irish Banjo Lesson 1 - [The Basics] Start Here
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tbanjo: 101 Irish Tunes with Sheet Music, Chords and Audio - Tenor Banjo and Guitar