Blues fans have long looked to the Mississippi Delta or Chicago for a taste of authentic Americana, but a new compilation draws attention to another region: Appalachia. Classic Appalachian Blues, from ...

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 ...

HUNTINGTON — The local Huntington Blues Society continues its efforts to keep blues music alive and thriving in this river city, which has its own history in the genre. From July 18-20, the ...

Her music reflects the country’s history. She mixes Appalachian folk, Piedmont blues, soul, R&B, and traditional Native American rhythms. It also reflects her Cherokee, Choctaw, African and European ...

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Appalachia isn't widely regarded as a wellspring of African American music, much less a cradle of the blues. But with the release of "Classic Appalachian Blues," a 21-track set of studio and live ...

Jul. 13—HUNTINGTON — The first Appalachian Blues Festival will be this weekend at Robert Newlon Airport, where many are accustomed to seeking sky divers rather than musicians. But the lineup will ...

Am I going to make an entirely new playlist every week? Maybe. Once upon a time, I was a college radio DJ and lived for the mix. Do I neurotically cram enough music into my ears to sustain such ...

SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Music is a language that knows no barriers. It carries with it memories, culture and history. Southern Appalachian music has been telling the story of the people in East ...

There are lots of live music options in Henderson County this weekend, but for the biggest gathering of professional musicians playing a wide selection of music, consider the Hendersonville Symphony ...

Blues fans have long looked to the Mississippi Delta or Chicago for a taste of authentic Americana, but a new compilation draws attention to... Blues fans have long looked to the Mississippi Delta or ...