Balsam

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." 
The character returned with the group (now called the Troubadours) in Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock, performed by Ali J. Eisner. 
==Appearances==
* Fraggle Rock
**Episode 118: The Minstrels
**Episode 207: Mokey and the Minstrels
**Episode 512: The Honk of Honks
* Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock
** Episode 107: Flight of the Flutterflies
** Episode 206: Mezzo: Live in Concert
** Episode 209: The Great Radish Ball
Image:Balsamsketch.jpg|Michael Frith's concept sketch
==Notes==
*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.
*Balsam shares their name with series songwriter/composer Philip Balsam.
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Category:Muppet Characters
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