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The Librarian and The Banjo

About The Librarian and The Banjo

  • Released on April 14, 2013

The inspiring true story of music librarian Dena Epstein who labored 25 years to document the musical contributions of African slaves to the New World. Her work, now considered classic, shattered legends and myths, proved that the banjo was a slave instrument, and sparked a remarkable revival of black string band music. Directed and produced by Jim Carrier. Starring Dena Epstein, Bela Fleck, Eric Weissberg, Tony Trischka & the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Full Cast of The Librarian and The Banjo

Béla Fleck
plays Self

Tony Trischka
plays Self

Eric Weissberg
plays Self

Rhiannon Giddens
plays Self


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