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Balsam the Minstrel is one of The Minstrels who follow Cantus. Balsam is an insect-like creature who plays the drums. He first appeared in the Fraggle Rock episode "The Minstrels."

Appearances

• Fraggle Rock

• Episode 118: The Minstrels
• Episode 207: Mokey and the Minstrels
• Episode 512: The Honk of Honks

Facts

• Balsam is the only Minstrel to have an inconsistent performer during the run of the show. His performers included Lee Armstrong, Jerry Nelson, and Karen Prell.

Trivia

• It has been presumed that Balsam the Minstrel was named after Philip Balsam; however, this has never been officially confirmed.