The Junior Appalachian Music Program at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts will begin on February 17, providing young musicians aged 11-17 with the opportunity to explore traditional ...

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 ...

SANTA CRUZ — With its spare accompaniment, intricate instrumentation and often haunting vocals, there is an appeal to Appalachian folk music that transcends geography and generations. The genre dates ...

Aug. 31—The Happy Valley Fiddlers Convention, one of North Carolina's most cherished music festivals, is back for its final gathering. The free event, known for its exceptional showcase of traditional ...

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 ...

Designed as a welcoming entry point into old-time and bluegrass traditions, the program will offer after-school group instruction in instruments common to the Appalachian region including fiddle, ...

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 ...

Classes are 1 and 1/2 hours in length, open to 4th -8th grade students and will begin in April 2026. Lessons are provided free of charge thanks to the generous support of the Lyndhurst Foundation.

Appalachian entertainer/actor Randall Franks, famed for his role as "Officer Randy Goode" on TV’s "In the Heat of the Night," unveils his latest project, the music series "Appalachian Sounds." In the ...