The librarian and the banjo

The librarian and the banjo

The story of music librarian Dena Epstein, who labored 25 years to document the musical of contribution of African slaves to the New World. Her work proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a revival of black string band music.

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Jim Carrier Films, Carolina Chocolate Drops (Musical group), Madison Arts Commission, Wisconsin Arts Board
Other Authors: Epstein, Dena J., 1916-2013, Carrier, Jim, Fleck, Béla, 1958-, Epstein, Suzanne, Flandreau, Suzanne, Weissberg, Eric, Trischka, Tony, 1949-
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [Madison, Wis.] : Jim Carrier Films, [2013]
Subjects:
Epstein, Dena J., > 1916-2013.
Banjo > United States > History.
Music librarians > Biography.
African Americans > Music > History and criticism.
String band music > United States > History and criticism.
Documentary films.
Biographical films.
Item Description:
  • Includes an additional 40 minutes of bonus material.
  • "This project is funded in part by a grant from the Madison Arts Commission, with additional funds from the Wisconsin Arts Board."
Table of Contents:
  • Bonus material. How the minstrel banjo reveals slave styles / Bob Winas
  • The gourd banjo revival / Scott Didlake, Clarke Buehling and Pete Ross
  • A new generation of black musicians learns the banjo in Oakland
  • Filming outtakes of banjos, libraries, music and more.

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