PBS NC Arts

David Holt's State of Music

01/29/2015 | 56m 37s  | Video has closed captioning.

GrammyAward-winning performer David Holt introduces viewers to modern masters of traditional music in the Southern mountains and remembers the greats who taught him. Featured artists are Bryan Sutton, Josh Goforth, Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Bruce Molsky, the Branchettes and Balsam Range..

Aired: 01/29/15

Expired: 10/31/15

Rating: NR

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