The influence of African musical traditions can be seen in the development of which colonial-era instrument?
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Correct answer: The Banjo
The banjo is derived from West African lutes like the xalam or the ngoni. Its presence in American music is a direct result of the cultural retention of enslaved Africans during the colonial period.
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