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David visits masters of Celtic music John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill and Will MacMorran.
Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott's music is intensely personal but also universal.
Ruthie Foster can make you think you’re hearing favorite songs for the first time.
Meet Becky Buller, a powerhouse fiddler, bluegrass vocalist and songwriter.
David visits with Jontavious Willis, a young country blues artist from Georgia.
David Holt talks to Paul Brown and Terri McMurray. They play the fiddle tune “Sally Ann.”
The electrifying duo of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley visit with host David Holt.
David visits with talented young musicians Tray Wellington and Lakota John Locklear.
Virtuoso instrumentalist Muriel Anderson demonstrates the harp guitar.
Folk music's John McCutcheon shares songs and stories with host David Holt.
Bluegrass and klezmer traditions meet in the music of married duo Zoe & Cloyd.
Music and mentors: David looks back on his 50-year career in roots music.
David Holt plays and talks music with son Zeb and friend Josh Goforth.
David visits with rising young stars of roots music at an historic theater in Elkin, NC.
Blues legend Taj Mahal shares tunes and stories with host David Holt.
Tunes and stories from the award-winning Darin and Brooke Aldridge with guest John Cowan.
David interviews Molly Tuttle, who was named Guitar Player of the Year by IBMA.
David visits and plays with Joe Newberry at the Haw River Ballroom in Saxapahaw, NC.
David visits with fiddler, singer and step-dancer April Verch at the Guitar Bar.
David interviews and plays with Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton in Durham, NC.
Recorded live concert features Rhiannon Giddens, Balsam Range and more.
David visits with “American Songster” and Carolina Chocolate Drops founder Dom Flemons.
Visit with the legendary Doyle Lawson, and hear music from the St. John Unity Choir.
Enjoy a visit with the Kruger Brothers, Swiss-born masters of American bluegrass.
Hear music from breakout artist Amythyst Kiah and the young band Mipso.
Hear music from Wayne Henderson and Jeff Little and visit Wayne’s guitar-making workshop.
Extras
David visits masters of Celtic music John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill and Will MacMorran.
John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran play the ballad “Willie Taylor.”
Darrell Scott plays an excerpt from his song “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive.”
Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott's music is intensely personal but also universal.
Blues vocalist Ruthie Foster sings “Ring of Fire.”
Ruthie Foster can make you think you’re hearing favorite songs for the first time.
Host David Holt talks to Becky Buller, and her band plays a tune.
Meet Becky Buller, a powerhouse fiddler, bluegrass vocalist and songwriter.
David visits with Jontavious Willis, a young country blues artist from Georgia.
David Holt talks about country blues artist Jontavious Willis and joins him in a song.
Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.
David Holt talks to Paul Brown and Terri McMurray. They play the fiddle tune “Sally Ann.”
Music gets taken to the next level by modern masters who learned the old-time way.
The electrifying duo of Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley visit with host David Holt.
Trey Hensley and Rob Ickes play "Rugged Road."
African American banjo phenom Tray Wellington plays a folk tune with his instructor.
David visits with talented young musicians Tray Wellington and Lakota John Locklear.
Virtuoso instrumentalist Muriel Anderson demonstrates the harp guitar.
Guitarist Muriel Anderson talks to David Holt about inspiration and plays harp guitar.
John McCutcheon shares stories with host David Holt and plays hammered dulcimer.
Folk music's John McCutcheon shares songs and stories with host David Holt.
Host David Holt talks to Zoe & Cloyd about klezmer influences, and they play a tune.
Bluegrass and klezmer traditions meet in the music of married duo Zoe & Cloyd.
Tunes and stories from masters of traditional music recorded on location around the South.
Keb' Mo' plays "Put a Woman in Charge" for an episode of "David Holt's State of Music."
Blues legend Keb' Mo' visits with host David Holt.
David Holt performs his version of “The Cuckoo” with Zeb Holt and Josh Goforth.
David Holt performs “Ready for the Times” with son Zeb and friend Josh Goforth.
Music and mentors: David looks back on his 50-year career in roots music.
David Holt performs “Under the Tracks” with Zeb Holt and Josh Goforth.