David Holt's State of Music

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2016-04-01

Last Air Date: 2021-06-05

Number of Seasons: 5

Number of Episodes: 30

Networks: PBS

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Top Cast

David Holt as Self - Host
Josh Goforth as Self
Zeb Holt as Self
Rayna Gellert as Self
Laurelyn Dossett as Self
Alice Gerrard as Self
Amythyst Kiah as Self
Doyle Lawson as Self
Dom Flemons as Self
Dirk Powell as Self

Seasons

Season 1 (2016) - (4 Episodes)

Season 2 (2017) - (8 Episodes)

Season 3 (2018) - (6 Episodes)

Season 4 (2019) - (6 Episodes)

Season 5 (2021) - (6 Episodes)

Season 1 (2016)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: David Holt's State of Music (2016-04-01)

Watch as David Holt interviews and performs with modern masters of traditional music, on location in the southern mountains, the countryside that nurtured their music.
Ep. 2: Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon Giddens (2016-04-01)

Delight in Grammy-winner Holt’s performances with guitar phenomenon Bryan Sutton and breakout star Rhiannon Giddens of the Carolina Chocolate Drops.
Ep. 3: Josh Goforth and The Branchettes (2016-04-01)

Watch as Holt performs with ballad singer and multi- instrumentalist Josh Goforth and interviews gospel torch-bearers Lena Mae Perry and Wilbur Tharpe, the Branchettes.
Ep. 4: Bruce Molsky and Balsam Range (2016-04-01)

Enjoy Holt’s performance with fiddle virtuoso Bruce Molsky and his interview of bluegrass supergroup Balsam Range.