American Banjo Museum Accepts Georgette Twain Banjo
In 1951, 26-year-old Georgette Twain, an aspiring opera singer, was set to audition for the San Francisco Opera. Raised by parents who were professionals in the theater, Twain’s own career was about to take off. But, as she prepared for her audition, she noticed something was terribly wrong. Her left
ABM Acquires Steve Martin Banjo
Actor, comedian, author, and modern-day banjo icon, Steve Martin, recently donated a unique piece of banjo history to the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City… Established in 1998 by The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., the Mark Twain Prize recognizes people who have had an impact on American society in ways
Hall of Fame Members
The Hall of Fame was established in 1998 as the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame to honor jazz age four-string banjo pioneers as well as the contemporary artists, educators, manufacturers and promoters who carried on the traditions of their predecessors. In its infancy, the American Banjo Museum was an