Facts on the Appalachian music
-It is derived from various European and African influences,also including English ballads, Irish and Scottish traditional music.
-It was first recorded in the 1920's
-Appalachian musicians were a key influence on the early development of old time music, country music and Bluegrass.
-These were all important part of American folk music.
These are instruments used by people who played Appalachian music.
The map below this is showing where the Appalachian cuts through 13 states.
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Which are New York, Ohio, Maryland
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Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky.
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Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina.
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Pennsylvania, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia.
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