Each month, our senior editor, a former music editor of Rolling Stone, curates one-of-a-kind Spotify playlists featuring North Carolina songs and musicians. We sat down with him to find out more about his love of music.
MUSIC
A Christmas Hymn
Growing up in a chilly 1950s household in Lumberton, a prodigy received the gift of music — a beautiful cherrywood piano. The instrument guided him through hardship, triumph, and, ultimately, redemption.
An Our State Playlist: A Carolina Christmas
Deck the halls and hit play on our curated Spotify playlist, which features a merry selection of classic and original holiday tunes by North Carolina artists.
An Our State Playlist: Cozy Tunes for Autumn
Curl up with our curated Spotify playlist, which features a comforting selection of tunes by homegrown artists — perfect for sweater weather in North Carolina.
A Road’s Refrain
On fall break from college in the early 1980s, a writer and his loyal English setter took a road trip from Watauga County to the Qualla Boundary, accompanied by the sweet sounds of fiddles, banjos, and high-lonesome harmonies.
An Our State Playlist: Mighty MerleFest
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of the talented artists that are performing at this year’s famous festival.
An Our State Playlist: The North Carolina Folk Festival
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of the talented artists from North Carolina and beyond that are performing at this year’s event.
An Our State Playlist: Cat’s Cradle Through the Decades
Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of North Carolina bands and artists who have performed at this iconic Orange County music venue since the 1970s. Ready to rock?
27 Places to Enjoy Live Outdoor Music in August
From beaches and beer gardens to amphitheaters and parks, North Carolina’s outdoor music scene has something for everyone this summer.
