Students of the Cowan Creek Mountain Music School perform a recital at the Appalshop Solar Pavilion. (Photo: Rebecca Stern) In the halls of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College during the ...

The Southern Appalachians are home to a range of distinctive practices in the areas of music, dance, crafting, and visual art. Our mission is to educate students about the history, techniques, and ...

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - Music fans can enjoy traditional Appalachian music from major award winning names like Appalachian Road Show, the Junior Sisk Band, and Jack Hinshelwood at the Keepers of ...

The Arcata Playhouse will welcome The Local Honeys, a dynamic duo from Kentucky, for an evening of traditional Appalachian music on Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. With their powerful harmonies, masterful ...

Old-time banjoist Nora Brown, 17, performs traditional Appalachian music that has been passed down through generations. The Brooklyn native sings about people struggling on the farm, fighting for ...

Jun. 6—A performance featuring traditional Appalachian ballads, stories and music will be held at the Folkmoot Center as part of the Mountain Memories performance series on Saturday, June 10. Renowned ...

The Mountain Music School at Mountain Empire Community College is dedicated to preserving the traditional sounds of Southwest Virginia by passing them down to younger generations. The week-long ...

Belarusian musician and activist Siarhei Douhushau was in Chicago in March 2019 on a U.S. tour presenting folk art and music from his Eastern European home. Nadzeya Ilkevich, then a second-year ...

“It’s something they can do their whole lives and they can pass on. They may not follow the path of all traditional music, but if they can make their lives better and make themselves feel better ...

JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. (WJHL) – You can hear some traditional Celtic tunes with an Appalachian twist this weekend in Jonesborough. Jenny and the Weazels is performing on Friday at 8 p.m. in the Jackson ...

Sam Amidon is a singer-songwriter on the fiddle, banjo, and guitar, but he’s mostly known for recasting traditional American folk songs into vibrant contemporary soundscapes. He spoke to NewsHour ...