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The Banjo's Roots, Reconsidered

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Laemouahuma Daniel Jatta plays the akonting, an African instrument that may be a precursor to the banjo. (Courtesy of Chuck Levy)
Laemouahuma Daniel Jatta plays the akonting, an African instrument that may be a precursor to the banjo. (Courtesy of Chuck Levy)

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