Grammy-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens recounts the history of the #banjo and how it went from an African American invention to a stereotype of white mountain culture. "When it's a simple story, it's usually wrong," she tells Margaret Hoover. "You know what I mean?" | Firing Line with Margaret Hoover

The banjo is rooted in African diasporic traditions—down to its very shape.⁠ Uncover the spiritual and historic roots of this iconic instrument in The Banjo: Music, History, and Heritage with me - and special guests like scholars Greg Adams, Kristina Gaddy and Pete Ross! Available now from Wondrium. https://bit.ly/RGwondrium | Rhiannon Giddens