About us
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 and DMV Area. 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.
Upcoming events
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BBRP @ Rhythm Liberation Fest (Juneteenth Celebration!)
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, USThe MD group of the Black Banjo Reclamation Project will be celebrating Juneteenth at the Rhythm Liberation Fest, celebrating everything BLACK, BALTIMORE, AND BANJOS!
In addition to our Banjo activation corner, Blk Ass Flea Mkt has an impeccable lineup:
✨ HEADLINER: THE SOUTHERN HUMMINGBIRD, @tweet_ !!
✨ 50+ BLK-owned vendors
✨ DJs + live performances all day
✨ Kids Corner + family activities
✨ Wellness experiences + art activations
✨ Food, dancing, joy, and THE PEOPLE🎟 Tickets are just $5 ($7 with fees)
👧🏾 Kids under 13 are FREEThis small ticket helps us continue building sustainable experiences their our artists, vendors, workers, and the future vision of BLK ASS FLEA MKT.
📍 Baltimore Museum of Industry
📅 Fri, June 19
⏰ 12PM–6PMCOME OUTSIDE, COUSINS 🌞
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Baltimore Black Banjo Meetup!
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, USAre you in Baltimore and interested in the Banjo?
Join the Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP) in celebrating the BLACK roots of the Banjo at our monthly meet-up!
Learn about Black artists and musicians in the folk and old-time music space and get connected with other resources about the banjo and traditional Folk music…also don’t be shy– jam with us! (All skill levels welcome!)
This Black-Led affinity space takes place during the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s extended hours, which is every 3rd Wednesday of the Month. The meetup is from 6:30-8PM but feel free to come early and explore the museum, free admission starts at 4PM!
If you have a banjo, bring it! If not, no worries–we can share!2 attendees
Banjo Workshop @ the BMI Farmers' Market
Baltimore Museum of Industry, 1415 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD, USIf you are Black or POC, Join BBRP for a FREE Banjo workshop led by special guest instructor Jim Pankey!
Jim will be walking participants through how to add a little spice to your playing by using to pull-offs, hammer-ons, and slides!
This workshop takes place during the Baltimore Museum of Industry’s Farmers' Market, which is open from 9am-1pm, so feel free to come early to shop around the market before heading inside the museum for the workshop!
If you have a banjo, bring it! If not, no worries–we can share!
(If you are not a Black or POC banjo player, but want to participate in the workshop please email alexis.ojedabrown@gmail.com to inquire about attending)
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DMV Black Banjo Meet-up!
Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation, 4502 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville, MD, USAre you in the DMV and interested in the Banjo?
Join the Black Banjo Reclamation Project (BBRP) in celebrating the BLACK roots of the Banjo at our monthly meet-up!
Learn about Black artists and musicians in the folk and old-time music space and get connected with other resources about the banjo and traditional Folk music…also don’t be shy– jam with us! (All skill levels welcome! If you have a banjo, bring it! If not, no worries–we can share!)We host meet ups in Baltimore but we are excited to expand our meet-ups to PG County! Huge shoutout to the the Archie Edwards
**Blues Heritage Foundation **for hosting our group in their amazing space. We meet EVERY 1st MONDAY from 6:30PM- 8PM!!About the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation:
A volunteer-run Foundation in Hyattsville, Maryland dedicated to preserving the memory of Washington D.C. blues artist and barbershop owner Archie Edwards.Continuing his mission to keep acoustic Piedmont Blues music alive, the foundation hosts:
- Saturday blues jams
- Instrument and vocal workshops (they have done banjo workshops!)
- Monthly Open Mics
- Concerts
AND MORE!
As a thank you for offering their space for BBRP banjo meet ups, feel free to make a donation to the Archie Edwards Foundation, follow them, and attend their events!
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Past events
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