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Centennial Sounds

  • May 18 - September 14, 2026
  • Folk School Festival Barn

    One Folk School Road
    Brasstown, North Carolina 28902
Description

Centennial Sounds

Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices

Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors that legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community of western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.

 

Monday, May 18, 7 pm- Tray Wellington + Cherokee Language Repertory Choir

Monday, June 22, 7 pm - Amythyst Kiah + OkCello

Monday, July 27, 7pm - Cornbread & Tortillas + Zoe & Cloyd

Monday, August 10, 7 pm- Rebecca Porter & the Rhineston Roses + The Wilder Flower

Monday, September 14, 7 pm- Jake Blount + Hubby Jenkins (from Carolina Chocolate Drops) + Hannah Mayree

 

Concert Information

Location- Folk School Festival Barn

Admission- Adults $25 & Youth $5

 

Concessions

Texanna Junteenth Committee

The Ark 

 

Date & Time

May 18 - Sep 14, 2026

Venue Details

Folk School Festival Barn

One Folk School Road
Brasstown, North Carolina 28902 Folk School Festival Barn
John C. Campbell Folk School

Tucked away in the mountains of western North Carolina, John C. Campbell Folk School offers weeklong and weekend classes for adults in craft, art, music, dance, cooking, gardening, nature studies, photography, writing, and more. Our non-competitive and small-sized classes are offered year-round on a scenic 270-acre campus, attracting students from all over the world. The Folk School transforms lives, bringing people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. “I sing behind the plow,” the Folk School’s motto since its founding in 1925, reflects the importance of lifelong learning and growth while finding joy in every step of the process.


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