In the 1940s, traditional mountain music gives rise to bluegrass, jazz spreads nationwide, and three North Carolina natives make their mark on American music.
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Best-Kept Secrets in Asheville: Moog Music
Asheville provides an ideal backdrop for Moog Music to continue to shape the music industry with its innovative instruments.
A Circle Unbroken in Newton
Bluegrass musicians love the simple beauty of Old St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Newton. On Christmas Eve, the 200-year-old wooden chapel fills with the sweet sounds of strings and the joy of the season.
Hopscotch 2017: A Guide to This Year’s NC Artists
Despite its growing popularity and size, Hopscotch Music Festival has never lost sight of its North Carolina roots or the talented musicians that make the annual festival possible.
Fall 2017 Music Festival Roundup
Mark your calendars and get your dancing shoes ready — there are still a surprising number of music festivals across the state to enjoy as warm summer days fade into fall.
City Portrait: Brevard
Pisgah National Forest is the ideal amphitheater for nature’s music. But come summer, the historic hamlet next door erupts in symphonies as gorgeous as waterfalls, and old-time jams as rousing as mountain trails.
Q&A: Delta Rae’s Summer 2017 Tour Has a Special Perk for Teachers
Durham’s own Delta Rae released its latest EP, A Long and Happy Life, with summer tour dates through September 2017.
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.
Soaring Voices
Arguably, choirs are the most visible aspect of a church service. For singers and listeners alike, choirs fill our hearts with a crescendo of joy.
