MD Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP)

Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP) is a cultural institution focused on reinstating and reconnecting Black people with African-based, diasporic cultural traditions of the banjo in local communities and around the world.  BBRP’s organizing leadership, along with participants in our programs, have taken action towards the reclamation of the banjo firmly based in the racial, social, economic, historical, spiritual, earth-based and practical ways that music can be used as a form of cultural healing.

BBRP has meet ups in various cities (Bay Area, L.A. Chicago, New York City, etc.), but this group is specifically for the Baltimore Area, with an occasional DMV event. Learn more about BBRP at www.blackbanjoreclamationproject.org

This group welcomes beginners and experienced banjo players alike! As a Black affinity space, we prioritize Black attendees needs, but welcome all POC as we understand there aren't many spaces available to BIPOC in the Old-Time music scene. Not BIPOC but still want to support MD BBRP affinity spaces and events? Contact Alexis! We welcome people who can donate banjos for meetups, offer free lessons or skill share for BBRP attendees, or can support the group financially so that we can help Black players purchase instruments of their own and host more dynamic events.