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Etta Baker's Blues Legacy in North Carolina
History

Etta Baker’s Blues Legacy in North Carolina

Born on March 31, 1913, Etta Baker might not be a common household name across America, but her music’s influence continues to shape generations of musicians across genres. We’re celebrating her birthday this week by revisiting her legacy.

by K McKay
Music is Never Far Away in Downtown Shelby
Eastern

Music is Never Far Away in Downtown Shelby

Bluegrass and country music played prominent roles in this Foothills city’s past. Now, thanks to two legendary native sons, the signature sounds are taking center stage in its future.

by Bryan Mims
Arts

Nathan Pope is a Young Blues Prodigy With Soul

Just 13 years old, a blues prodigy from Liberty continues a long-standing musical tradition.

by Lisa Sorg
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Arts

That Old-Time Sound: July 2016 Book Picks

Our mountains and Foothills have inspired generations of Carolina-born and -bred folk musicians — who have, themselves, inspired generations of writers. Four books tell the stories behind the musical storytellers.

by Katie Fennell
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Arts & Culture

Star Spangled Singers

Patriotic hopefuls audition to be one of the lucky few to sing the national anthem at a Durham Bulls game.

by Lisa Sorg
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History

History: Pilgrimage in Song

For decades, thousands have gathered at Grandfather Mountain to lift their hearts and voices.

by Heidi Coryell Williams
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Arts

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.

by Tommy Tomlinson
Arts

At Home with Bombadil

Watch Bombadil perform "Forgive Me Darling" and "Love is Simply" off of their newest album, Hold On.

by Erin Reitz
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Arts

Living-Room Concerts at Five Oaks Clubhouse

In a quiet corner of Durham, a neighborhood clubhouse moonlights as a roots-music venue.

by Katie Saintsing
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