Name: The joyful tradition of mountain music
Uploaded: 2008-12-07T22:01:00Z
Duration: 24 min 57 s
Description: Folk musician and storyteller David Holt plays the banjo and shares photographs and old wisdom from the Appalachian Mountains. He also demonstrates some unusual instruments like the mouth bow -- and a surprising electric drum kit he calls "thunderwear."

Folk musician and storyteller David Holt plays the banjo and shares photographs and old wisdom from the Appalachian Mountains. He also demonstrates some unusual instruments like the mouth bow -- and a surprising electric drum kit he calls "thunderwear."

David Holt: The joyful tradition of mountain music

The joyful tradition of mountain music

Exploring the depths of Appalachian folk music, a journey into tradition reveals the power of storytelling through melody.

The 'mouth bow,' the world's first stringed instrument, exemplifies the enduring connection between music and Appalachian culture.

Through personal loss, the steel guitar emerges as a beacon of solace, underscoring music's role in navigating life's darkest moments.