David Holt's State of Music

David Holt's State of Music

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Documentary

Ratings

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9.0/10(1)

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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Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

April 1, 2016

Last Aired

June 5, 2021

Networks

PBS

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

E1

David Holt's State of Music

Air date: 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.

Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

E2

Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens

Air date: 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.

Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

E3

Josh Goforth and The Branchettes

Air date: 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.

Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range

E4

Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range

Air date: 2016-04-01

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

Cast

David Holt

David Holt

Self - Host

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