====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 0244 from reel: NP 8426 (1999-08-16 to 1999-10-29) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/53741 Title: Strings of Steel Summary: In-depth feature on the banjo's cultural significance in American music, its history, different types, and local banjo enthusiasts including player Jim Rome and competition winner Bart Smith. Category: features/profiles Subjects: banjo; American music; musical instruments; folk music; cultural heritage Named Entities: Rome, Jim [banjo player]; Smith, Bart [banjo competition winner]; Mason, Steve [Lawrence resident]; Averill, Ric [banjo player] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Play on Words: Banjo Lingo Summary: Glossary of banjo-related terms and definitions including banjeaurine, boomalacka, clawhammer, and picolo banjo. Category: informational content Subjects: banjo terminology; musical instruments; folk music Confidence: 0.8 Title: Banjos on the Web Summary: Collection of websites and online resources for banjo enthusiasts including newsletters, discussion forums, and buying guides. Category: informational content Subjects: banjo resources; online music communities; folk music Confidence: 0.8 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.