Record #:

12529

Author(s):

Martin, John

Abstract:

Western North Carolina is a region that is important to the development of lead guitar. Martin traces the region's musical antecedents to determine why this instrument emerged as an important one in bluegrass. The article contains the first ever biographical sketch of Stanley Brothers guitar player George Shuffler.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 56 Issue 2, Fall-Winter 2009, p34-51, il, por, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bluegrass music--North Carolina, Western; Shuffler, George, 1925-; Guitar

Record #:

22396

Author(s):

Stith, Mark G.; Edwards, Peter Frank; Fox, Martin [Photographers]

Abstract:

Bluegrass is an integral part of the music history of Western North Carolina. The music has changed very little over the decades, but that has not diminished its popularity. The music still carries the themes of the simple folk and the trials and tribulations they face, as well as harkening back to a time when life was much different. Stith discusses some of the older and the newer, emerging musicians.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 1 Issue 1, Mar/Apr 2007, p86-93, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Bluegrass music--North Carolina, Western; Bluegrass musicians--North Carolina, Western

Record #:

40678

Author(s):

Gates, Scott

Abstract:

Representing the culture of the Appalachians to the Coast, genres such as bluegrass, and musicians like Belhaven native Little Eva is African American Music Trails. Including a CD of recordings, it tells the story of African Americans’ contribution to music in North Carolina and beyond from the early 20th century to the 1970s.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 51 Issue 4, April 2019, p36-37

Subject(s):

AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC TRAILS OF EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA (book); Eastern North Carolina--African American musicians; North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources; Monk, Theolonius; Taylor, Billy; Dashiell, Carroll; Gospel music--North Carolina, Eastern ; Bluegrass music--North Carolina, Western; Blues--Piedmont; Boyd, Eva Narcissus--see also Little Eva

Record #:

28541

Author(s):

McLellan, Lea

Abstract:

Traditional music in North Carolina has been highlighted for excellence and authenticity for years. The history of traditional, old-time, and bluegrass music in Western North Carolina's mountains is detailed. Notable musicians, revolutionary playing styles and innovations, and the music’s origins in Africa, England, Ireland, and Scotland are noted.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 8, August 2016, p32-33 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Traditional music; Bluegrass music--North Carolina, Western; Bluegrass musicians--North Carolina, Western; Madison County--Description and travel; Ballads; Music--North Carolina--History and criticism; Banjoists