Overview

The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential instrument—the banjo—from its African roots to the 21st century. It’s a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project’s Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation.

Cast

Béla Fleck, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Earl Scruggs, Mike Seeger, Pete Seeger, Tony Trischka, Steve Martin

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Frequently asked

What is "Give Me the Banjo" about?

The Banjo Project is a cross-media cultural odyssey: a major television documentary, a live stage/multi-media performance, and a website that chronicle the journey of America’s quintessential instrument—the banjo—from its African roots to the 21st century. It’s a collaboration between Emmy-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka (the Project’s Music Director), one of the most acclaimed acoustic musicians of his generation.

When was "Give Me the Banjo" released?

Give Me the Banjo was released in 2011.

Who stars in "Give Me the Banjo"?

The cast includes Béla Fleck, Dom Flemons, Rhiannon Giddens, Earl Scruggs.