The poignant voices of gospel music seem to rise from the soil of eastern North Carolina. The genre’s lineage is as rooted to the land as the crops growing in its fields.
5 Venues for Mountain Music
Classical, rock, bluegrass, or folk — whatever genre you seek can be found at one of these venues around western North Carolina.
Home on the Range
The Steep Canyon Rangers have soared to great heights, playing some of the most iconic stages in the world. Yet their roots remain firmly planted in the mountains of North Carolina.
The Return of a Jazz Legend
Jazz musician Wynton Marsalis has strong ties to North Carolina. He’s been traveling here since he was a teenager just beginning to master the trumpet. He’ll swing through the state again in September for a concert in Greensboro.
Seven Spectacular Symphonies
Orchestras make magnificent music across North Carolina. Here are seven to know.
A Rootin’ Tootin’ Symphony
A novel program begun in the 1940s sent classical musicians into rural towns and counties across North Carolina. Its goal: to provide music education for all children.
Blowing Rock’s Monday Melodies
What began as a musical tradition among generations of servers at The Farm House Inn and Restaurant now celebrates 24 years as a weekly concert series at Broyhill Park.
Beauty in the Strings
With loving support from her grandmother, a Catawba County woman learned to play the instrument of the angels. Now, as a founding member of the North Carolina Harp Ensemble, she helps others create the sounds of their dreams.
The Pipes Are Calling
In Wake County, a native of Scotland teaches others how to craft beautiful bagpipes — and the art of playing them.
