Record #:

16150

Author(s):

Conway, Bob

Abstract:

Throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina, craftsmanship collided with folk music to create a unique sound. At the oldest folk festival, started by Bascom Lamar Lunsford in 1928, one can hear the styling's of these artist whose folksongs not only provide entertainment but carry on traditional stories. Examples of the state's most famous folk artist are Marilyn McMinn McCredie of Asheville and Jim Trantham of Canton.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 1986, p22-24, il

Subject(s):

Folk musicians

Record #:

16151

Author(s):

Martin, Wayne

Abstract:

Like folk music from the mountains, coastal music tradition preserves the history and culture of those living in the area. Fishermen and sailors preserved tales of adventure in music and some of the favored themes about adventure on the water, whether the ocean, inlets, rivers, or creeks along the eastern shore.

Source:

Tar Heel Junior Historian (NoCar F 251 T3x), Vol. 25 Issue 2, Winter 1986, p26-28, il

Subject(s):

Folk musicians

Record #:

9329

Author(s):

March, Stephen

Abstract:

Traditional folk musician, Clark Jones, recreates the faces and voices of the American past by performing songs and ballads. Jones plays various instruments such as the fretless banjo, autoharp, and hammer dulcimer in presenting American history through song to listeners.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 2, July 1974, p18-20, il, por

Subject(s):

Folk musicians

Record #:

35299

Author(s):

Whitener, Rogers

Abstract:

Known now for his Grammy award winning songs, Doc Watson got his start on a radio show in North Carolina. Through an interview, the author followed through on Doc Watsons musical life. This article includes a discography and a poem about his playing by Ardis Kimzey.

Source:

North Carolina Folklore Journal (NoCar GR 110 N8 N6), Vol. 16 Issue 3, Nov 1969, p170-174 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Folk music; Folk songs; Folk musicians