Celebrate women who broke barriers in old-time Appalachian music genre

Alice Gerrard is one of the trailblazing musicians who will be honored during a series of free events March 5-8 in Knoxville.
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24 times teenagers discovered good old music and were surprised that adults around them knew these bands very well

Music is a great thing to bring people together, no matter what category they fall into. Probably one of the best in the world – after all, it is able to interest even representatives of the most ...
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Virginia's Old Fiddler's Convention welcomes musicians and fans in its 89th year

This weekend, the mountains of southwestern Virginia are filled with the sweet, cacophonous sound of fiddles. (SOUNDBITE OF MUSIC) MA: It is the Old Fiddler's Convention, which draws hundreds of ...
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Old First Ward festival looking for artists, musicians

BUFFALO, N.Y. — After a successful inaugural celebration last year, the Old First Ward Arts and Heritage Festival will return to Buffalo. But before it begins, Old First Ward is calling on local ...