Record #:

37423

Author(s):

Gerard, Philip

Abstract:

The dulcimer, often associated with Western North Carolina, found places other than the region’s lumber mills and was found long before the nineteenth century. Introduced in Europe by returning Crusaders, its origins can be traced back to Greece and the Near East.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 83 Issue 9, February 2016 , p53-54 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Dulcimer; Western North Carolina ; Smith, Jerry Read; Black Mountain; Asheville; Scots-Irish; Messick, Joshua; Song of the Wood (Asheville)

Record #:

40689

Author(s):

Moose, Debbie

Abstract:

Profiled is one of North Carolina’s top hammered dulcimer makers. Through his craftsmanship, Jerry Read Smith helps to keep interest in this instrument, related the mountain dulcimer and featured in songs by bands like the Doors, alive.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 51 Issue 10, October 2019, p30

Subject(s):

Dulcimer; Smith, Jerry Read; Dulcimer makers--United States--Jerry Read Smith; Dulcimer makers--North Carolina--Jerry Read Smith; Dulcimers--hammered; Dulcimers--mountain