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John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill, and Will MacMorran

David visits masters of Celtic music John Doyle, Andrew Finn Magill and Will MacMorran.

Darrell Scott

Singer-songwriter Darrell Scott's music is intensely personal but also universal.

Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster can make you think you’re hearing favorite songs for the first time.

Becky Buller

Meet Becky Buller, a powerhouse fiddler, bluegrass vocalist and songwriter.

Jontavious Willis

David visits with Jontavious Willis, a young country blues artist from Georgia.

David Holt, Paul Brown, Terri McMurray

David Holt talks to Paul Brown and Terri McMurray. They play the fiddle tune “Sally Ann.”

About David Holt's State of Music

"David Holt's State of Music" features music from emerging young artists as well as veteran masters. Shot entirely on location in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and South Carolina, the series showcases the musical heritage and scenic beauty of Southern Appalachia while introducing viewers to bluegrass, roots music, blues, new acoustic, and gospel music genres.

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