Well of Souls

This audiobook offers a compelling history of the banjo, tracing its origins from enslaved Africans' creations in the 17th century through its evolution across centuries and cultures. It explores the instrument's significance in Black spirituality, ritual, and rebellion, as well as its transformation into a popular element of various musical genres. Richly researched from diaries, letters, archives, and art, the story reveals how the banjo's deep roots have shaped its modern legacy.