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 ...

Explore the roots of country music through Appalachian ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, church music, parlor songs, minstrel ...

“To me the difference between a violin, and a fiddle, is that a violin never had a beer spilled on it... That is the difference.” Will Fanning laughs at his joke as he rocks on his chair outside his ...

Lizzy McAlpine’s fourth studio album, “Angel,” shows a transition into a more traditional folk sound following her stint on ...

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 ...

It’s always time to celebrate the rich culture of our traditional and beautiful Appalachian music. Laura Boosinger and Josh Goforth are performing on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 7:00 PM at the ...

This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Rachel Martin. And we take you now to southwestern Virginia, where a small struggling church is getting a second life thanks to a new pastor who's mixing old ...

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 ...

A tiny Presbyterian church in southwestern Virginia is coming back to life, thanks to a new pastor who's mixing old-time Appalachian culture with a new twist on worship. This is WEEKEND EDITION from ...