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Mannington's Russ Fluharty was a master at playing this instrument.
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Which one of the following instruments was Frank George NOT associated with?
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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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This musician won the banjo contest at the West Virginia State Folk Festival at age 67 in 1975.
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What college did jazz performer and composer Don Redman attend?
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Monroe County's Henry Reed was most closely associated with this instrument.
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At age 91, Randolph County's Woody Simmons won the over-60 banjo contest at what festival?
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This banjo player was the subject of a documentary made by international recording artist Taj Majal.
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Giving its first concert in 1929, this is the longest-running orchestra in West Virginia.
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This country musician ran a store opposite Wheeling's Capitol Theatre, where he performed regularly.
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