To truly appreciate the history of Asheville's role in the birth of country music, you must understand its roots.

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 ...

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 ...

Director: [[wrjohnson, Tripp Johnson]] About: We explore the rich heritage of traditional Southern Appalachian tunes and songs. Membership: The Appalachian Music Ensemble consists of 25-40 students ...

The award-winning bluegrass band, The Grascals, recently played to a packed house in The Hoover Library Theatre. Sadly, I missed the show. Especially since fine arts coordinator Matina Johnson ...

Gate City is shining a light on Appalachian music heritage this Saturday at the Clinch Mountain Music Festival. The festival will have performances from local artists, various food vendors, arts and ...

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 ...

PRESS RELEASE FROM EVENT ORGANIZERS: Listen to the music of the Appalachian Mountains at the ninth annual RiddleFest at Burnsville Town Center, Saturday, June 25, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The concert ...

PICKENS, S.C. (WSPA) – The City of Pickens will host their inaugural Pickens Appalachian Folk Festival this weekend. It’s a two-day celebration celebrating and honoring Appalachian-area food, music ...

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 ...

The Appalachian Chamber Music Festival is celebrating its fifth season with a diverse lineup of events across the region. The festival, running from Aug. 2-17, will feature 14 concerts and educational ...