Why should the accordionists have all the fun? A few years ago, several female banjo players looked at the positive response garnered by the Accordion Babes’ annual picture calendar and compilation ...

I have loved the banjo my whole life, and this album of 14 compositions is the result of 45 years of playing seriously, as well as playing around. Those words begin the liner notes — the award-winning ...

Banjo Fest is taking place from Oct. 9 through 11 at the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City. “This is like Christmas ...

Ebola doctor Craig Spencer is feeling good enough to use a stationary bike and play his banjo while he stays in the hospital. The Hamilton Heights doctor stricken with Ebola is feeling so good, he’s ...

Kelly Clarkson and Steve Martin make a great musical duo. On June 2, Clarkson released her new song, "i hate love," which she recorded with Martin, who played the banjo on the track. In a video shared ...

Don’t bother telling Bela Fleck any banjo jokes. He’s heard them all before and, while he no longer bothers getting angry, he’s just not interested. The world’s pre-eminent banjo player is happy to ...

Twenty years ago, the old-time string band Carolina Chocolate Drops turned heads and wowed audiences. They were young. They ...