The banjo-folk music bastion has a remarkable lineage. Derived from African lutes called n’goni that were brought by slaves to the New World, the development of the banjo provides a fascinating insight into the birth of American music. Master n’goni player Cheick Hamala Diabate, together with celebrated bluegrass banjoist Sammy Shelor, multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely, and folklorist Blaine Wade, take us From Africa to Appalachia to explore the origins of roots music. A free workshop will be held at The Bridge PAI at noon.
Thursday 2/20. $12-15, 8pm. Jefferson School African American Heritage Center, 420 Commerce St. 981-7837.