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Now & Then: The Appalachian Magazine, Volume 02, Issue 03, published in 1985. The theme of this issue is Appalachian Music. This issue underscores both historical traditions and contemporary performance through essays, interviews, memoir, and photography. It features musicians performing and discussing traditional songs, alongside accounts of collectors and scholars who have preserved regional music and documented its social significance. Topics include the evolution of ballads, the influence of key figures in music preservation, and the ways music reflects daily life, family, and community experiences. Reviews of recordings and literature provide additional context for understanding Appalachian musical heritage. The combination of artistic, historical, and personal perspectives emphasizes music's role in sustaining cultural memory and shaping community identity, illustrating how Appalachian traditions continue to connect the region's past with its present.

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02

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03

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The Archives of Appalachia at East Tennessee State University provides access to these materials for the purposes of research and education, provided that proper citation is used (e.g. [identification of item], Archives of Appalachia, East Tennessee State University). Any commercial uses of the materials or any uses that exceed the limits of fair use and other relevant statutory exceptions require the permission of the Archives of Appalachia and the copyright holder(s). It is the user's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other use restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials.

Now & Then (Volume 02, Issue 03, 1985)

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