Overview
David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on location, the program puts its featured performers in the context of the countryside that nurtured their musical traditions.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Season 2
Season 2 showcases top acoustic performers of traditional music filmed on location in the Southern Appalachian mountains. Featured artists include the Steep Canyon Rangers, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the Kruger Brothers, Mipso, Laurelyn Dossett, Dom Flemons, Amythyst Kiah, Rayna Gellert, Alice Gerrard, and the St. John AME Zion Unity Choir. The season finale, recorded live onstage, features Rhiannon Giddens, Dirk Powell, Jason Sypher, Balsam Range, Josh Goforth, and The Branchettes.
Season 3
Season 4
Season 5
Key Information
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Cast & Crew
David Holt
Self - Host
Josh Goforth
Self
Zeb Holt
Self
Rayna Gellert
Self
Laurelyn Dossett
Self
Alice Gerrard
Self
Amythyst Kiah
Self
Doyle Lawson
Self
Dom Flemons
Self
Dirk Powell
Self
Rhiannon Giddens
Self
Sam Bush
Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
David Holt plays tunes and talks with modern masters of traditional music in Appalachia, showcasing not just the music but also the countryside that gave it life. Shot entirely on...
David Holt's State of Music has 5 seasons with 30 episodes.
David Holt's State of Music premiered on April 1, 2016.
Yes, David Holt's State of Music is currently ongoing with new episodes.
David Holt's State of Music originally aired on PBS. Check your local streaming services for availability.
David Holt's State of Music has a rating of 9.0/10 based on user reviews.
David Holt's State of Music is classified as Documentary.