David Holt's State of Music

24min

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.

Episodes

Cast

David Holt's State of Music

1. David Holt's State of Music

1st Apr 2016

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.

Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

2. Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

1st Apr 2016

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

Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

3. Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

1st Apr 2016

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.

Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range

4. Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range

1st Apr 2016

Enjoy Holt’s performance with fiddle virtuoso Bruce Molsky and his interview of bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range.

First air date

1st Apr 2016

Last air date

5th Jun 2021

Status

Returning Series

Type

Documentary

Original language

en

Networks