Road Show: Earl White Stringband / Murphy Campbell
Earl White Stringband
Fiddling Earl White has been a mainstay in the old-time, folk, and dance community for more than 50 years. An original and founding member of the famed Green Grass Cloggers, he is one of few Black Americans preserving and playing Appalachian old-time string band music, which was an integral part of Black communities and formed the foundation of American music of today. Earl is well known for his extensive repertoire of tunes, and his heartfelt, compact, driving style. He has played in numerous old-time string bands, and he currently leads the Earl White Stringband.
Learn more at https://www.virginiafolklife.org/directory/entry/439/
Murphy Campbell
Murphy Campbell has deep roots. Western North Carolina is a place her family settled hundreds of years ago. Born in the foothills and coming from a long line of mountain folk – she seeks to draw up a long forgotten modal sound. Her current project Revenant is a tribute to her ancestors that sang the old ballads. Each song is an effort to preserve and celebrate Appalachian heritage.
Learn more at https://www.instagram.com/murphydoesnotmatter/
