RiddleFest is an annual event produced by the Traditional Voices Group in honor of Yancey County native Lesley Riddle, an African American musician who significantly shaped early country music. The 2026 edition features a free seminar titled 'Old Songs, New Voices' led by headliner Jake Blount, followed by an evening concert celebrating Appalachian music and traditional mountain songs.
RiddleFest is an annual event produced by the Traditional Voices Group in honor of Yancey County native Lesley Riddle, an African American musician who significantly shaped early country music. The 2026 edition features a free seminar titled 'Old Songs, New Voices' led by headliner Jake Blount, followed by an evening concert celebrating Appalachian music and traditional mountain songs.
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