We’re going to the mountains today with musician Cari Norris, who teaches us about the traditional music of the Appalachian region. We’ll hear banjos and dulcimers, fun songs to sing along, and how this music can keep families connected. 

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Featured music:
Hillary Klug & Jim Wood: Arkansas Traveler
Hillary Klug: Fire on the Mountain
Jean Ritchie: Killy Kranky
Jean Ritchie: Shady Grove

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Global Explorations: Mountain Music

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