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How Black banjo players are changing Americana music
The Guardian Australia
October 8, 2026
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<p>Originating with enslaved Africans, the banjo is now being reclaimed by Black musicians in contemporary music</p><p>When Beyoncé incorporated the banjo in her song Texas Hold ’Em in 2024, fans and critics alike marveled at the innovative twist. The song opened with rapid string
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