first akonting banjo
This is a replica of the first banjo created in west African know as an Akonting. Brought over on slave ships the 3 string akonting evolved into what is now 4 and 5 string banjos

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Elisa Diedhiou - “Aniil Umbaam Ejonjon” (Live Performance Video)

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Daniel Jatta Plays an Akonting Tune Written by his Father

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From Africa to Appalachia

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Unique Banjo Experience

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Sana Ndiaye performs "Children" on the Akonting

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Gourd banjo 369 with Brass tone ring

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The truth about Friction Violin Tuners

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Cedric Watson on gourd banjo "Darlin Cori"

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Bill Evans Tells the History of the Banjo in 14 Minutes

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How to Play the Akonting with Sana Ndiaye Segment One: Introduction and Basic Playing Techniques

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Watcha plays "Africa" - Jola akonting music from Senegal

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Creación de una Kora

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Gourd Banjo and Hambone on a Mississippi Porch

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Bill Evans: African Akonting

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Watcha plays "Kaya Kaite Katama" - Jola akonting music from Senegal

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I built a BANJO out of FRUIT. And so can you!

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Intermediate Akonting playing by Remi Jatta. 2003

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Homemade 3 string Banjo

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John Brown's Dream ~ Bottle Gourd Banjo #2 (Banjo #33 for Shari)

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