David Holt's State of Music

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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First Aired on

Apr 01, 2016

5 seaons till Jun 05, 2021

Popularity: 3.1918
1 votes
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(US)
Status: Returning Series

In Production

Last episode: Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley

Seasons & episodes

Total 5 seasons, 30 episodes

Season 1

Aired

4 Episodes
  • Episode 1David Holt's State of Music min

    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.

  • Episode 2Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens min

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

  • Episode 3Josh Goforth and The Branchettes min

    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.

  • Episode 4Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range min

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

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