This is from another list : ARSC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD This award is presented to an individual, in recognition of a lifes work in research and...
YES IT sure was Marc. Sorry, I havent written you to thank you and send you pictures from Williamsburg. I have been overwhelmed with my computer disaster. I ...
"Tim Smith" asked "Anybody know what his really is?" Toy kora, indeed, but this particular toy kinda looks like a Bulgarian gadulka with wings. *** Dan Gellert...
Here is the content of an email from Amy about here film. Sure do hope she comes to the Gathering. Hi Everyone, Hope you're all well. Just a quick note to let...
Here is a report that Mark Freed of Apalachian State has sent out to those of us working on the Gathering outlining the work he and Cece Conway are doing...
Asalaamalakum & Howdy to all I've been watching the going-ons here for a good while now - with blood pressure going up & down, holding my tongue has seemed...
Ephraim, I have heard of your work from a few people, and I hope there is somewhere where you have recordings. One thing we welcome is people who continue to...
Wa alaikum Salaam & Wazzup! Jambo sana, too! Beautifully stated ,Mr. McDowell! My approach to banjo is definitely in the "Sankofa" ideology--that's why I...
Ephraim Cassomy, how are you in Jola It is great, great to hear you on the list coming out from the lurking mode. I am pretty sure that you will be able to...
This is a special thanks to ULF and Pete Ross for their wonderful work reproducing the Haitian Banza in the Paris Museum of Music. Could Pete or Ulf write an...
In the photo file New World gourd banjos, sub file New World gourd banjos there are two pictures of the Banza. I will add a few more. In BNL there will be an...
... I fear that if we were to be completely honest many (most?) of us would have to plead guilty to that particular charge <g>. As a native Kentuckian...
Hi Are there any banjo / fiddle / guitar players on this list or do you know of anybody in Ecuador or the Galapagos, I might well find myself out there next...
Thanks Mark for your comment But I agree with Ephraim. I am in love with my own interpretations that the Griot just had an indirect roll in the development of...
This is Tony Thomas. I've sent some of you emails about my ongoing computer disaster which has now been resolved with a brand new machine and a place in the...
Cool! Banjo for cultural relations! I wonder what your Haitian co-worker would say about the patterns inscribed in the fretboard of the banza? Soon as I get...
I saw the same neck inscribed compass rose on an old mountain banjo on display at the Long Island Museum at last year gathering. It was attributed to a black...
I don't think most people do something for nothing....I think there's a connection. Now, to find out what it could mean, look up Veve....Haitian symbols ... ...
Thanks, that search engine is totally new to me. "Different" yes, and certainly very very powerful. Now, try searching on - banjo music - ! Lot's there to keep...
In addition to the article Ulf and I are doing, I'll have a section on my site showing my actual process in making a copy of the Banza--from using my pictures...
In the Nov/Dec issue of "All Frets", the Official Publication of the Fretted Instrument Guilde of America, there is an article about the gathering. The link...
In the Nov/Dec issue of All Frets, the official publication of the Fretted Instrument Guild of America. Ginny Luetjo has a well written article. "ebanjo: and...
In a message dated 12/6/2004 5:07:03 P.M. Central Standard Time, jdickers@... writes: The FIGA convention welcomes all who want to perform (10 minutes...
Thanks, Joan! You know already the mysteries of bulk mail and All Frets magazine. I still haven't gotten this last issue yet. But will mention on this ...
Ulf Jagfors listed information about Pegleg Sam Jackson in Post # 199. I added some information in Post # 205. Pegleg Sam Jackson was a blues harmonica from...
If you go to http://www.ibiblio.org/hardluck/ you can see a superb video of Sam Jackson singing, playing his harp and dancing on his peg leg. Excellent stuff,...
