BanjoHere are some of the first and most popular songs ever written for banjo. Fascinating historical notes accompany this collection, describing the meaning of the songs, their place in history, the significance of the musicians who first performed them, and Foster himself, America's first professional songwriter. The complete original lyrics of each song and an extensive bibliography are included. The CD contains recordings of each arrangement performed on solo minstrel banjo.
Language
English
Pages
62
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Centerstream Publications
Release
March 01, 2008
ISBN
1574242296
ISBN 13
9781574242294
With My Banjo on My Knee: The Minstrel Songs of Stephen Foster [With CD]
BanjoHere are some of the first and most popular songs ever written for banjo. Fascinating historical notes accompany this collection, describing the meaning of the songs, their place in history, the significance of the musicians who first performed them, and Foster himself, America's first professional songwriter. The complete original lyrics of each song and an extensive bibliography are included. The CD contains recordings of each arrangement performed on solo minstrel banjo.