The banjo occupies a place historically in African music.The banjo made its way into more traditional music when the slaves and sharecroppers melded. It has since become a very popular instrument used in country, folk and bluegrass music.The banjo is absolutely a mainstay in American folk songs as well. Ask anyone and they will tell you when they think of the banjo, bluegrass music immediately comes to mind. There are many premier banjo pickers Read more!