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 ...

Of the many threads that make up the rich tapestry of traditional Appalachian music, the Scottish and Scots-Irish influence is arguably the most significant. A March 30 program at Blue Ridge Community ...

The Vandalia Gathering, now in its 49th year, continued its tradition of bringing together musicians, artists and craftsmen ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Appalachian music is a large part of Tennessee's culture, but not much is known about where it comes from. From what most people understand, it has European influences, demonstrated ...

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 ...

Appalachian String Band Music Festival held at Camp Washington Carver in Clifftop. The festival is a five-day mountaintop gathering of musicians and friends with contests, concerts, workshops, square ...

ROANOKE, Va. – Music has always been the heartbeat of Southwest Virginia, blending bluegrass and country blues to tell stories of Appalachia’s rich past and resilient future. When Tropical Storm ...

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, ...

When Martha Graham’s ballet “Appalachian Spring” had its premiere on Oct. 30, 1944, in Washington, D.C., Aaron Copland was the voice of America. He had the gift to be simple. He wrote music that ...