Take a deep dive into our state’s folk music with our curated Spotify playlist featuring 25 songs — from old standards to contemporary tunes.
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Q&A: Mipso Releases Fourth Album, Coming Down the Mountain
Mipso’s distinct Southern sound has remained strong over the years, but the band’s evolution and growth is obvious. Join Mipso in celebrating its new record at the North Carolina Museum of Art on May 6.
Rhiannon Giddens & The Making of NC’s Most Beautiful Voice
With a talent — and a repertoire — that spans opera to gospel, bluegrass to blues, a native songbird cherishes her North Carolina identity as she hits the big gigs, and the big time.
Remembering Doc Watson
As an infant growing up in Watauga County, Arthel Lane Watson lost his sight. As a teenager, he picked up a guitar and created a sound. Now, that sound and that guitar and that blind man are forever linked in one name that will live as long as music is played: Doc.
Sharing the Spirit
At a Catholic church in Charlotte, a generous group makes sure everyone has a place at the Christmas table.
Uncommon Folk
Songs of Water combines multicultural sounds and anchors them in North Carolina’s rich musical traditions.
Music on Main Street
The traveling exhibit features interactive kiosks displaying, for example, instruments, vintage sheet music, images of performers, and program bills.
Monday Night Contra Dances at the Grey Eagle Tavern
Once a week, fast feet heat up the dance floor at Asheville’s Grey Eagle Tavern as contra dancers convene for lively music and good company.
An Appalachian Tunebook from Banner Elk
A rare tunebook passed down from one generation to the next offers a glimpse of the cultural heritage early settlers brought to the Appalachian region.
