Clawhammer Cello Banjo "Raday Shyam"

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Raday Shyam is a Hindu folk melody, played here on a Gold Tone CEB-5 cello banjo in clawhammer style - tuned eDEAD - way below a normal banjo.

After first being introduced in the late 1800's, Cello Banjos had only a very short life span. Their reemergence within the past couple years is due, mainly, to two banjo enthusiasts: Marcy Marxer, a fine multi-instrumentalist who borrowed Mike Seeger's ancient Gibson Cello Banjo and proceeded to show the modern world what this instrument can do; and, Wayne Rogers, president and founder of Gold Tone Banjos, who is responsible for bringing Cello Banjos back into circulation after almost a century since their disappearance.

If you're interested in the history of the reemergence of Cello Banjos in the modern world, check out The Buffalo Girls/ Puncheon Floor - played by Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, the YouTube video that woke up a lot of folks to the delightful sounds of the Cello Banjo. In the video Marcy Marxer is playing her very old Gibson 4-string Cello Banjo, similar to the one she first borrowed from Mike Seeger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYYCheJV38
I have conducted interviews with Marcy Marxer, Cathy Fink, Bob Carlin, Wayne Rogers, Mary Z. Cox, The Old 78's and Cathy Moore about the Cello Banjo that you can find here:
http://www.banjocrazy.com/articles.shtml

Visit my website http://www.banjocrazy.com/ where I sell all Gold Tone instruments.

Regards,
PauL

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[rottenhubert]

If I had a hat like that I'd wear it every day.

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@rottenhubert

I bought it at Saturday Market in Eugene, Oregon a way long time ago. I think it's from Nigeria, or somewhere else in Africa. Recently, I saw them being sold at a booth at the Santa Fe flea market. They're around so you should be able to find one.

PauL at banjo crazy dot com

[DulcimerDog]

I'm always happy to see people stretching their wings on other tunes!

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@DulcimerDog Thanks, glad you enjoyed it : )

PauL

[xxlincolnlogsxx]

Hey Paul!

Way cool outfit! I love the playing style too- you're much too talented, man,

Lincoln

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@xxlincolnlogsxx Much appreciated.

PauL

[naomida]

Great melody, rhythm, and visual style, all in one. This is on my list to learn after studying your video for Jamil Abaya.

[claybanjo]

Too Cool!