The Banjo Project is a multifaceted cultural exploration that includes a significant television documentary, a live stage and multimedia performance, and an accompanying website. This project traces the history of the banjo, an iconic American instrument, from its origins in Africa to its role in the 21st century. The endeavor is a collaboration between Emmy Award-winning writer-producer Marc Fields and Tony Trischka, a renowned banjo player and the project’s Music Director, who is celebrated as one of the leading acoustic musicians of his time.