S7M6 The Next Generation: Junior Appalachian Musicians!

What does it take to create the next generation of bluegrass music? Meet Brett Morris, Executive Director of Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and learn about their efforts to engage kids across Appalachia with traditional music, dance and culture. She is also a member of the mountain music trio The Blue Ridge Girls, and we get to learn about the band and listen so some of their music. Enjoy!

Mentioned in this Episode Junior Appalachian Musicians Brett Morris Martha Spencer Earl Scruggs Music Festival   Upcoming Events of Note: IBMA World of Bluegrass – October 20th – 24th @ Chattanooga TN

Music in this Episode: Music in this episode is from The Blue Ridge Girls album “Mountain Heartbeats” ‘Belle of the Ball’ ‘Blue Ridge Mountain Bound’ ‘Mystery’ ‘Can’t Get to Memphis’ ‘It All Comes Out in the Wash’

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