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Two banjo players have joined the ranks of those honored with the prestigious Steve Martin Banjo Prize, now in its 12th year.
Actor and musician Martin and the board of the banjo prize named Bill Evans and Enda Scahill as the 2022 recipients Thursday. Each will receive an award of
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