Junior Appalachian Musicians, also known as JAM is an after-school program for middle and high students which introduces music through small group instruction on instruments common to the Appalachian region, like fiddle, banjo and guitar.

Jackson County North Carolina JAM Program Director Dusk Weaver discusses the history and legacy the Junior Appalachian Musicians are creating in their communities by infusing traditional dance, songs and storytelling from the rich cultural heritage of the Appalachian people.