Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of the talented artists that are performing at this year’s famous festival.
Merlefest
3 Destinations to Experience North Carolina History
Where to discover seafaring stories, Appalachian folk traditions, and Indigenous ancestry from mountains to coast.
The First Family of NC Mountain Music
Doc Watson’s legendary flat-picking style helped define the sound of North Carolina. But he would’ve been the first to say that he was one link in a long tradition of folk and bluegrass. Raised in a musical home in Deep Gap, his influence branched out far beyond Watauga County, welcoming new generations of musicians into the fold.
An Our State Playlist: The Watsons: 40 Favorites
Forty songs that give a glimpse of Doc Watson’s life and legacy as an Appalachian folk singer, gifted musician, and pioneering flat-picker who created a distinctly signature North Carolina sound.
An Our State Playlist: North Carolina Mountain Music
The perfect background music for your fall leaf-peeping trip: Our curated Spotify playlist features a selection of 20 folk and bluegrass songs by North Carolina artists.
An Our State Playlist: North Carolina Folk Music
Take a deep dive into our state’s folk music with our curated Spotify playlist featuring 25 songs — from old standards to contemporary tunes.
Doc Watson
The legacy of the legendary flat-picking guitarist from Watauga County lives on.
Voices from on High
Come December, North Carolina choirs serenade audiences with carols and hymns in churches, concert halls, and historic venues.
Voices Rising: Live Music Across North Carolina
From famous festivals to summer concert series, the Old North State is full of ways to catch performances by talented singers and musicians. Add a few of these venues to your list.
