# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover how Old-World influences from Europe and Africa blended to create the earliest American folk traditions. Follow the migration of ballads, fiddle tunes, and spirituals into the Appalachian Mountains, where they evolved into a distinctly American sound. Enjoy singing many of your old favorites along the way!

$45 (includes fees: $35) | Instructor: Katherine Fanning, Karen Goldberg

Register for event at https://bit.ly/americanmusic0426
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/westminster/a-celebration-of-american-music-early-roots-appalachian-traditions-and-the-birth-of-folk/200029656456113
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Westminster
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, United States, Maryland 21157
- **lat**: 39.53025
- **long**: -76.99079
- **full address**: 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, United States, Maryland 21157

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk being held?
  - **A:** A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at 1601 Washington Rd, Westminster, MD, United States, Maryland 21157.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk?
  - **A:** A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk is organized by Carroll Community College.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Westminster, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Celebration of American Music- Early Roots, Appalachian Traditions and the Birth of Folk sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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