Daniel Jatta Plays an Akonting Tune Written by his Father
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Added: 7 months ago
From: banjochuck
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  • How many stings are on this instrument. it remeinds me of a Indian Ektara.

    KillinDaWelfareMCs 3 weeks ago

  • 3 strings

    banjochuck 3 weeks ago

  • Thumbs up if NPR brought you here

    novembergentleman 6 months ago

  • I am glad if NPR brought you here.

    banjochuck 6 months ago

  • What kind of strings go on these?

    morriswil32 6 months ago

  • They are nylon fishing line.

    banjochuck 6 months ago

  • I think Daniel has made an excellent case for the influence this Gambian instrument had on the development of the American banjo. He plays and sings beautifully!

    wiscgaloot 6 months ago

  • Beautiful

    morriswil32 6 months ago

  • I think so too!

    banjochuck 6 months ago

  • Thanks Ivan,

    I will let Daniel know.

    banjochuck 7 months ago

  • Very cool video; can definitely see clawhammer roots showing! Great tune!

    marshman1007 7 months ago

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