Heather Cox Richardson
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The Banjo, Narrated by Alison Brown
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July 7, 2026
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1:00Now PlayingAlison Brown @alisonbrownmusic is a Grammy-award winning banjoist, co-founder of Compass Records and recovering investment banker. Brown traces the history of the banjo, from its roots in enslaved Africans' musical traditions to its lasting influence on American music.
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