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David Holt's State of Music

1/29/2015 | 56m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

David Holt introduces viewers to modern masters of traditional music.

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..

01/29/2015 | Expired 11/01/2015 | Rating NR

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PBS NC Arts

David Holt's State of Music

1/29/2015 | 56m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

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..

01/29/2015 | Expired 11/01/2015 | Rating NR

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