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THROUGH THE LENS: Gerry Milnes & The State of Traditional Music In West Virginia

THROUGH THE LENS: Gerry Milnes & The State of Traditional Music In West Virginia

While West Virginia flies under the radar for most people for most things, it is known around the world for its traditional roots music. This week’s column highlights Gerry Milnes, the 2026 recipient of the National Endowment of the Arts Bess Lomax Hawes National Heritage Fellowship. Established in 2000,

BONUS TRACKS: Dolly Parton's AMERICANAFEST Award, New Sierra Ferrell Track, Bandcamp Friday, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: Dolly Parton's AMERICANAFEST Award, New Sierra Ferrell Track, Bandcamp Friday, and More Roots Music News

THROUGH THE LENS: Newport Folk Festival 2026 – “We Are Still Stronger When We Sing Together”

THROUGH THE LENS: Newport Folk Festival 2026 – “We Are Still Stronger When We Sing Together”

BEST OF BLUES: July 2026

BEST OF BLUES: July 2026

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Glen Hansard and Other Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Glen Hansard and Other Roots Music News

THE READING ROOM: Timothy D. Tyson and Mary D. Williams’ ‘Mahalia Jackson, Moving on Up a Little Higher: The Story of an American Civil Rights Pioneer’

THE READING ROOM: Timothy D. Tyson and Mary D. Williams’ ‘Mahalia Jackson, Moving on Up a Little Higher: The Story of an American Civil Rights Pioneer’

THROUGH THE LENS: The Blues Rule at the 2026 Briggs Farm & Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festivals

THROUGH THE LENS: The Blues Rule at the 2026 Briggs Farm & Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festivals