Explore the roots of country music through Appalachian ballads, fiddle and banjo tunes, church music, parlor songs, minstrel ...
It’s been called the “Big Bang” of country music. In the summer of 1927, a recording-industry scout named Ralph Peer arrived by train in the twin cities of Bristol, Virginia, and Bristol, Tennessee, ...
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I drove through the Virginia towns that created Appalachian music—here’s what I saw and heard
The songs created in southwestern Virginia spawned bluegrass and country, and they still live on in these rolling hills. I grew up in a musical household, and my earliest memories are of random ...
Lizzy McAlpine’s fourth studio album, “Angel,” shows a transition into a more traditional folk sound following her stint on ...
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 ...
Country music’s origin story has been heavily influenced by a romanticized notion of authenticity. Today, celebrations of the genre’s origins tend to focus on one event: recording sessions in late ...
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 ...
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