Music has always played a vital role in the lives of the people of the Appalachian Mountains, and although people may never have played music outside the confines of their homes, hollows, or churches, they valued this unique music deeply and took it very seriously.

Includes How Can I Keep From Singing, Lazy John, Shady Grove, Old Blue and I'll Not Marry.
Cultural section provides a look into the geography, history, dances, arts and instruments of this region.


Accompanying e-book allows further research and investigation into these topics with poetry, nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Embedded audio and movie clips makes this feature exceptionally unique and helpful.

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