GALAX, Va. — Ellie Massey, 13, stands inside a giant, yellow tent with dozens of other contestants and practices singing the gospel tune, "I'll Fly Away." Her grandfather, Jim Coleman, and uncle, ...

The Tennessee Archive of Moving Image and Sound at the Knox County Public Library proudly announces A Celebration of Women in ...

MANKATO — For anyone who has watched KEYC TV’s 65-year-old legacy program, “Bandwagon,” the sight of folks bouncing and bopping to the sounds of polka music is nothing new. Now, however, the ...

For more than four decades, the Athabascan Fiddle Festival has filled community halls in Fairbanks with a sound that is both global and distinctly Native. Marc Brown The moment you step into the dance ...

The Old Fiddler's Convention draws thousands of bluegrass and old-time music fans to Galax, Va., where mostly amateur performers compete over six days for prize money. MARTÍNEZ: The musical genre ...

WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Coming this October, the Old-Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival in downtown West Plains will celebrate its 31st year. The festival seeks to celebrate, preserve, pass on and nurture ...

Residents of Lexington, newcomes and old-timers alike, make music together at the Old North Bar. (Photo by Anabel Peterman) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...