Kentucky Mountain Folk

Kentucky Mountain Folk is a music genre that embodies the rich cultural tapestry of the Appalachian region, characterized by its raw, emotive storytelling and traditional instrumental arrangements. Rooted in the oral traditions and musical heritage of the early Scots-Irish settlers, this genre often features the banjo, fiddle, and mountain dulcimer. The music is known for its haunting melodies and intricate fingerpicking, with themes revolving around love, hardship, and faith. Artists like Roscoe Holcomb and Jean Ritchie capture the spirit of the mountains through poignant lyrics and ethereal vocals, preserving a unique and evocative slice of American folklore.

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Decay Of Yesterday
Single - Released January 14, 2024

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Bill Cornett
Buell Kazee
Burnett & Rutherford
Cousin Emmy
Fiddlin' Doc Roberts
George Davis
Hatton Brothers
Howard & Peak
J.D. Cornett
Jean Ritchie
Lee Sexton
Martin Young and Corbett Grigsby
Marvin Thornton
McVay & Johnson
Pete Steele
Roscoe Holcomb
Willie Chapman
Jean Ritchie
Roscoe Holcomb
Cousin Emmy
Buell Kazee
Pete Steele
Burnett & Rutherford
George Davis
Bill Cornett
Lee Sexton
Willie Chapman
Fiddlin' Doc Roberts
Marvin Thornton
Martin Young and Corbett Grigsby
Hatton Brothers
McVay & Johnson
Howard & Peak
J.D. Cornett