Rachel CholstFeb 10, 2023

You probably knew that the banjo has roots in West Africa. But do you know about the ekonting, its most likely ancestor?

Explore the sound and culture behind the ekonting with Jules Diatta, Smithsonian Folkways, and The Boot!

https://theboot.com/ekonting-jules-diatta/

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Meet the Banjo's Cousin, the Ekonting, With Jules Diatta

This unique, three-stringed gourd instrument is at the center of a stunning new collection of roots music from West Africa.

The Boot