As Benjamin Barker’s wooden hammers dance across the 125 strings of his dulcimer, classical melodies fill the sanctuary at St. George the Martyr Anglican Church in Simpsonville. At the same time, his ...

COLONIE — For 40 years they have gathered with their string wooden instruments to share conversation with one another and celebrate in song. The Dulcimer Association of Albany originated in 1985 to ...

The word dulcimer can be defined as a sounding board that makes sweet melodies. The instrument name was first used in written English in the 15th century, but the word comes from Latin “dulce melos” ...

The music seems to spring from the earth, as if nurtured deep inside it. Every first Saturday, members of the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association gather in Tupelo from 10 a.m. to noon to create a ...

Nestled in the heart of Appalachia, West Virginia is home to a rich and distinctive culture shaped by the ancient Appalachian Mountains—some of the oldest in the world, dating back nearly 480 million ...

In September of 2024, my friend Renee Cook alerted me of a mountain dulcimer for sale in Unicoi at an antique shop called The Buzz. I visited the shop to check it out. Upon initial examination, I ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This Appalachian dulcimer was made by ...

Traditional, Appalachian dulcimer music filled the Morrison Public Library Tuesday morning when The Tullahoma Dulcimers and More played a concert for local children. Library Director Bonnie Davis said ...