The history of this music is long and complex. How do you find your way through the sea of field recordings and music camps to settle on an authentic connection to this music. How does cultural appropriation fit into the discussion? We will use history, genealogy, geography and identity as guide to step through this topic.
Instructor Bio
Justin Robinson is a founding member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops. He has played on numerous stages around the world. While violin/fiddle is his main instrument, he also plays banjo, autoharp, and harp. He is a North Carolina native and spends most of his time thinking about the intersections of music, food, and plants.