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David Holt's State of Music

Show Info

  • Status: Returning Series
  • First Aired: April 1, 2016
  • Seasons: 5
  • Episodes: 30
  • Networks: PBS
  • Genres: Documentary
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David Holt's State of Music(2016)

TMDB Rating: 9.0 (1 votes)

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.

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Season 1 Poster

Season 1

4 episodes • 2016

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1David Holt's State of MusicApr 1, 20160.0
2Bryan Sutton and Rhiannon GiddensApr 1, 20160.0
3Josh Goforth and The BranchettesApr 1, 20160.0
4Bruce Molsky and Balsam RangeApr 1, 20160.0
Season 2 Poster

Season 2

8 episodes • 2017

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Steep Canyon RangersApr 8, 20170.0
2Glencoe Mill: Alice Gerrard, Rayna Gellert, Laurelyn DossettApr 15, 20170.0
3Wayne Henderson and Jeff LittleApr 22, 20170.0
4Amythyst Kiah and MipsoApr 29, 20170.0
5The Kruger BrothersMay 6, 20170.0
6Doyle Lawson and the St. John Unity ChoirMay 13, 20170.0
7Dom Flemons and David HoltMay 20, 20170.0
8Onstage!May 27, 20170.0
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Season 3

6 episodes • 2018

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Sam BushNov 1, 20180.0
2Jerron "Blind Boy" PaxtonNov 8, 20180.0
3April VerchNov 15, 20180.0
4Joe NewberryNov 22, 20180.0
5Molly TuttleNov 29, 20180.0
6Jerry DouglasDec 6, 20180.0
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Season 4

6 episodes • 2019

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Della MaeNov 5, 20190.0
2Darin and Brooke Aldridge with John CowanNov 12, 20190.0
3Taj MahalNov 19, 20190.0
4Rising StarsNov 26, 20190.0
5David Holt House Party 1Dec 3, 20190.0
6David Holt House Party 2Dec 10, 20190.0
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Season 5

6 episodes • 2021

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Keb' Mo'May 1, 20210.0
2Zoe & CloydMay 8, 20210.0
3John McCutcheonMay 15, 20210.0
4Muriel AndersonMay 22, 20210.0
5Lakota John and Tray WellingtonMay 29, 20210.0
6Rob Ickes and Trey HensleyJun 5, 20210.0

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