Chris Prieto’s only prior experience with a musical instrument was playing saxophone in the fifth grade. After becoming enthralled by old-time and country roots music a decade ago, Prieto decided to ...

KOKOMO – Brian Carver built his first banjo when he was 17 years old using a piece of plywood, paper clips and an old frying pan. He got the idea to make one after he bought a cheap Bean Blossom banjo ...

The Handshouse Studio in Norwell recently hosted a five-day workshop, similar to an art history class, where students learned about the early American gourd banjo and its role in the social, economic ...