Clawhammer banjo music is a traditional style of playing the banjo that involves striking the strings with the back of the fingernails or a pick held between the thumb and index finger. It is often associated with old-time Appalachian music and has a distinctive rhythmic drive and percussive sound. This style of banjo playing has experienced a resurgence in recent years, with many contemporary musicians incorporating it into their music. Some of the leading practitioners of clawhammer banjo include musicians who are known for their innovative and boundary-pushing approaches to the instrument. (AI Generated)
Most popular clawhammer banjo artists
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Instruments used
Fiddle, Banjo
Releases by year
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clawhammer banjo music by decade
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List of clawhammer banjo artists
Here is a list of clawhammer banjo artists on Spotify, ranked based on popularity, who exemplifies the clawhammer banjo genre. You can find out what clawhammer banjo genre sounds like where you can preview artists or sort them the way you want, just click the headers to sort.
# | name | popularity | followers |
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1 | 10 | 3640 | |
2 | 3 | 170 | |
3 | 3 | 394 | |
4 | 1 | 500 | |
5 | 2 | 151 | |
6 | 2 | 187 | |
7 | 2 | 312 | |
8 | 2 | 113 | |
9 | 1 | 236 | |
10 | 1 | 22 | |
11 | 1 | 367 |