For Vickey Sasser, every dulcimer tells the story of Appalachia and America. The mountain dulcimer, a string instrument popular in American folk music, first appeared in America in the early 19th ...

When Aristotle Jones was growing up Huntingdon, W.Va., he’d often travel a few hours north to visit with his grandfather in ...

Newark, New Jersey — The New Jersey city of Newark is no national park. For many, the only sights are the bumpers ahead while sitting in traffic, and the only hikes are at the whim of a walk sign. Yet ...

“You Play the What?!?” asked a headline above a profile of Syracuse musician Dan Duggan in the Oct. 31, 1985, edition of The Post-Standard. It was a question Duggan was probably used to. “People are ...

ARLINGTON — An Arlington resident took over coordinating duties for the longest continuously running mountain dulcimer festival in the United States. In the process, she found a dulcimer maker right ...

Learn about the history of the mountain dulcimer and its birthplace in Hindman, Kentucky. The "sweet sound" of the Appalachian Dulcimer is so ingrained in Kentucky's history that in 20-01 it was ...

A group of students learn how to play the hammered dulcimer under the instruction of Chris Steiner at a church in Tipp City. A group of musicians are gathering in central Ohio this week to jam — but ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The annual Gardner Winter Music Festival returned to South Middle School in Morgantown, continuing a tradition ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s time to head out and about with Barney Wood as we look back at some of his “Out and About” stories from 2025. Check out the original story: Out and About with Barney: ...

New Jersey, USA - Mountain Dulcimers market is estimated to reach USD xx Billion by 2024. It is anticipated that the revenue will experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR 2025-2031) of xx%, ...