David Holt's State of Music

Documentary

David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.

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Episodes & Seasons

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Season 1

4 Episodes

EP 01

EP 1

01.David Holt's State of Music

2016-04-01

01.David Holt's State of Music

Aired 2016-04-01

Watch as David Holt interviews and performs with modern masters of traditional music, on location in the southern mountains, the countryside that nurtured their music.

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EP 02

02.Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

2016-04-01

02.Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

Aired 2016-04-01

Delight in Grammy-winner Holt’s performances with guitar phenomenon Bryan Sutton and breakout star Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.

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EP 03

03.Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

2016-04-01

03.Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

Aired 2016-04-01

Watch as Holt performs with ballad singer and multi- instrumentalist Josh Goforth and interviews gospel torch-bearers Lena Mae Perry and Wilbur Tharpe, the Branchettes.

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EP 04