For years, BJ Leiderman’s tunes have helped improve our daily commutes.
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Friday Night Music: Bynum General Store and The Carolina Inn
At two beloved Triangle landmarks — Bynum General Store and the Carolina Inn — the music plays on.
How The Piedmont Council of Traditional Music Began
A group of music lovers preserves and shares the sounds of a region.
The Character of Woody Pines
An Asheville musician alters traditional songs to fit his diverse styles, and entertains crowds across the United States and United Kingdom.
The Memory Project: Rayna Gellert
Rayna Gellert started playing fiddle at the age of 10, and soon enough found herself traveling the country sharing her musical heritage.
How the Spirit Moves You
Shout bands gave the Charlotte African-American community something of its own in the early 20th century. Colorful parades. Mass baptisms. And a haunting, beautiful sound that transcended race and time, and still moves people today.
Old-Time Sound
Members of the Happy Valley Pals band preserve traditional Piedmont music.
Doc Watson: A Tribute Playlist
Hear a few of our favorite Doc Watson songs in this special music playlist.
Playing by Heart: The Story of Jim Avett
Jim Avett’s life is a song with many verses, but it always returns to the chorus — a hard-working father with a passion for music.
