Virginia Folklife Program

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Archive for October, 2009

Acoustic Youth

Acoustic Youth
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Many of the musicians who perform at fiddler’s conventions and music festivals throughout southern Appalachia are, in fact, young kids. Late in the night, long past their bedtimes, children and teenagers can be found jamming alongside seasoned musicians at festivals.  Sometimes, it’s the youngest in the circle that is leading with a solo and pushing [...]