“This Machine Surrounds Hate and Forces It to Surrender” From the hands of the oppressed to the voices of protest, the banjo has always been a symbol of resistance against tyranny and hate. Born from the ingenuity and resilience of enslaved Africans, it carries the spirit of defiance. The banjo is not just an instrument—it is a weapon against oppression, a voice for the (read the rest...) see all banjo faq's