With Singer-Songwriter Cassidy Dickens
​​
​Dating back to the 16th century (if not even further), the murder ballad is a cornerstone of the Appalachian folk music genre.
​
In this workshop, we dive into musical heritage, regional history, local lore, and social context to explore the cultural importance of these foundational tunes. Here's what you can expect:
​
+ A light-yet-informative conversation about the origin and cultural significance of murder ballads.
​
+ A live review of several popular Appalachian murder ballads, including the true, trueish, and not-so-true stories that inspired these songs.
​
+ A digital collection of acoustic recordings of the songs we learn about—so you can continue to learn them and love them long after this lesson has ended.