Skin, string, wood, and gourd. We are pleased to have Jeff Menzies with us on the show. Mr. Menzies is a visual artist, musical instrument maker, and educator working out of St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. In this chapter, he shares his journeys and approaches towards creation, as well as the journeys of the banjo and its predecessors, from Africa through the Caribbean Islands.
Tune into the sounds of Menzies.

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Tracklist:

Heith - Laguna
Ken - Intro
Earl Chinna Smith - Exploring a banza style Menzies instrument
Black Uhuru - Sistren
Count Lasher - Island gal Sally
Gr◯un土 + Kabamix - Side B
John Riley The Shepard - Clawhammer Menzies Gourd Banjo
David Bragger - Tenacious D's "The Metal" धातु on Menzies Gourd Banjo
Clifton Hicks - Boatman Dance (De Boatmen's Dance) Menzies Gourd Banjo
Mama's Broke - Pick the Raisins From the Paska
Cloud Mountain Rambler - Menzies Gourd banjo tunes for Ryder We’re back at it
Rihannon Giddens & Demxmusic - Playing Menzies Banjo & Fiddle
Bankeylous - Washpan Riddim
Jean Ritchie - Keep Your Garden Clean
Count Lasher - Dalvey Gal-Parson
Lee 'Scratch' Perry & The Upsetters - Bird in Hand
The Seldom Scene - Travelin' on and on
Dom Flemons - Lost River Blues at Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise Menzies Gourd Banjo
Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi - Trees On The Mountains
Jason Cade - On his new Menzies Gourd Fiddle
PROLO - Ionic Treaties instrumental
Demeanor, Ken Ellis, Flyah Stick & Alexei Mejouev - On location in Mandeville, Jamaica Gourd fiddle touring Jamaica
Willi Carlisle - I Won't Be Afraid
John Fahey - On the Banks of the Owchita
Rhiannon Giddens & Francesco Turrisi - There Is No Other