Bessie Campbell-Australia's Queen of the Banjo
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Bessie Campbell was fortunate to travel to England as a young girl, then return to Australia. Along the way, she heard the sound of the banjo many times. Determined to become a banjoist she faced one hurdle after another until she truly was the Queen of the Banjo.


Hi Hal, Just listened to the Bessie bit. What a great thing you've done! Thank you very much!!
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Hal, the pod cast is magnificent! This is a great addition to the site. You have a great sounding voice too. I assume there are no recordings of Bessie Campbell. The recordings you did include are very nice. The whole effort provides historical depth to playing classic banjo. Thanks very much.
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Absolutely wonderful, Hal. What an incredible contribution you are making! Very much appreciated.
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Another wonderful reading from Hal, plus playing from the Torrances...marvellous !!
Tom Ryan
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A wonderful story Hal! I also enjoyed the music, especially the Hail Stone Jig.
Thanks,
Ken
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I enjoyed your podcast very much. It is good to hear about female players. It was interesting to hear the Torrances play. I met Myrtle a few times at UK BMG rallys, I am assuming the waltz is by Morley, and shall try it out. She played mandolin after her husband died - I never heard them play banjo. The banjo is an addictive instrument as shown by Bessie"s persistence. Many tanks.
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I don't know anything about banjo music, but your podcast has me hooked. Thanks for sharing your knowledge in such an interesting way.
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