Magazines, Books, and other Publications



Appalachian Life Magazine

Focuses on the history, stories and folklore found in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia and Western North Carolina.

The Best of Country Music on CD

This document is intended as a companion to John Morthland's book The Best of Country Music (Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1984, ISBN 0-385-19192-8). In the book John Morthland provides an overview of the history of country music by way of the best recordings of its most influential artists.

Bluegrass Now

Bluegrass Unlimited

Blue Ridge Country

On-line version of a magazine covering life in the Southern mountains. Web site contains a wealth of information about the region.

Dirty Linen Magazine

A magazine of folk and world music.

Contains news, festival listings, classified ads, on-line shopping, chat, and a links section.

The Old-Time Herald

The Old-Time Herald an on-line magazine that celebrates the love of old-time music -- grassroots or homegrown music and dance. Old-time music shares origins, influences and musical characteristics with roots music across America, and Old-Time Herald casts a wide net, highlighting the Southeastern tradition while opening its pages to kindred and comparable traditions and new directions.

Mudcat Cafe

A magazine dedicated to blues and folk music.

MusicbooksRus.com

Popular music book specialists offering the best selection of new, second-hand & out of print titles anywhere in the world.

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What is Old Time Music?

In an article from Bluegrass Unlimited, Mike Seeger answers the question -What is Old Time Music?