Banjo Music Seems to be A Dying Art

Banjos and Harps along with other instruments like Harpsichords and Spinets, Concertinas and Pipe Organs...oh and Xylophones and Autoharps have lost its popularity in music.  It used to be that we saw many of these instruments being played when I was growing up.  Where are they now?

Now banjos got a real boost in popularity as a result of this song from the movie Deliverance.  The name of the song was Dueling Banjos.  I really didn't care for the movie...but I did enjoy the song.....here it is.

Steve Martin...besides being a well known actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, musician and composer.....also plays the banjo.  Here is the same song done in a more comedic fashion with the Muppets.  It will bring at the very least, a smile to your face.

Hope you enjoyed that!