SEVIER COUNTY, Tenn. — Music is a language that knows no barriers. It carries with it memories, culture and history. Southern Appalachian music has been telling the story of the people in East ...

Amythyst Kiah is a powerhouse folk singer. Her raspy but commanding voice is one you cannot miss when she strums her guitar or banjo. The series invites viewers into the perspective of everyday people ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A new Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) program is beginning on May 23rd for children ages 9 and older. Students can learn bluegrass music in a group with their teacher, and ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Appalachian music is a large part of Tennessee's culture, but not much is known about where it comes from. From what most people understand, it has European influences, demonstrated ...

SANTA CRUZ — With its spare accompaniment, intricate instrumentation and often haunting vocals, there is an appeal to Appalachian folk music that transcends geography and generations. The genre dates ...

The Community Music School at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) will launch the Junior Appalachian Music program this February, expanding access to traditional Appalachian ...

The University of North Carolina School of the Arts is announcing the start of its Junior Appalachian Music program (JAM), to teach young students old-time and bluegrass traditions. JAM is modeled ...

Students of the Cowan Creek Mountain Music School perform a recital at the Appalshop Solar Pavilion. (Photo: Rebecca Stern) In the halls of Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College during the ...