Each year for the past 89, Galax, Va., has hosted what it proclaims is the world's oldest and largest fiddler's convention. People come from all around to keep alive a rich American musical tradition.

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Old-time music is rooted in Appalachia, and an upcoming event series celebrates women's contributions to the tradition. The ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Riley Baugus, a Walkertown native, grew up listening to blues and classic country musicians. At the age of 10, he started playing ...

HUNTINGTON — With live, music-fueled square dances now popular again around the country with young people and folks of all ages, the Huntington Old-Time Dance and Music organization is about to ...

This weekend, Cabot Village will be full of dances, music workshops, concerts and jam sessions during the second annual Green Mountain Oldtime Workshop Weekend that runs from Friday to Sunday, May 30 ...

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 ...