Michael Nix

Michael Nix performs on classical guitar, Banjar, banjo, and mandolin, throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia; has recorded for the PBS series, "American Experience", several independent documentaries, numerous CD projects; and his compositions are performed internationally. His music has been heard on "Weekend Edition" and other NPR programs. His new solo Banjar album of compositions and commissions, Aperçu was released on PARMA Recordings Big Round Records and distributed by NAXOS.

A banjo innovator, Nix designed the Banjar: a modern seven nylon string banjo combining elements of the five- string banjo and classical guitar; bringing the classic finger-style banjo of the late 1800s into the twenty first century. His instrumentals, songs, and compositions draw from classic finger style banjo and guitar, infused with folk, jazz and world music traditions.