AVERY COUNTY, N.C.—If there is such a thing as the classic Appalachian success story, the rise in popularity of the ...

Writer-director Dale Farmer grew up as the oldest of 11 grandchildren, listening to tales from his storyteller grandfather, about his life in the mountains of Kentucky and how playing old-time ...

The annual Appalachian Music Festival wrapped up Saturday at the Middleground Commons, drawing crowds for an evening of live ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The annual Gardner Winter Music Festival returned to South Middle School in Morgantown, continuing a tradition ...

Blues fans have long looked to the Mississippi Delta or Chicago for a taste of authentic Americana, but a new compilation draws attention to another region: Appalachia. Classic Appalachian Blues, from ...

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 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 ...

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 ...

Back in the summer, a collection of newly performed old-time Appalachian music appeared called The New Young Fogies — its title referring to the generation that will carry these songs and traditions ...

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 ...