Old-time music is rooted in Appalachia, and an upcoming event series celebrates women's contributions to the tradition. The old-time genre developed mainly in the southern mountains and is commonly ...

This Friday and Saturday, Raleigh Wide Open is taking over the streets of our state's capital. The festival is a celebration of American roots music ranging from gospel to folk and also features arts, ...

We dive into the rich sounds of old-time music in Appalachia. We dive into the rich sounds of old-time music in Appalachia with a visit to the Floyd Country Store, a cherished hub for Virginia’s ...

In March of 2025, at the annual Big Ears Music Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, I was one of hundreds of festival-goers entranced by a group of up-and-coming musicians exploring a storied American ...