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The Wisconsin / Vega Project – Exploring America’s Forgotten Tradition

The New Vintage Frets is an American mandolin ensemble based in Wisconsin. In 2018 this ensemble produced a CD titled: The Wisconsin/Vega Project CD This unique CD offers present day recordings of century-old mandolin ensemble arrangements thoughtfully selected from Wisconsin-based mandolin orchestra libraries. Pieces in the collection were published in either the 1890s or early 1900s. …

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Tony Williamson – Mandolin Virtuoso – Musical Instrument Expert – 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award

Today I read a long post about Tony Williamson. He just received the North Carolina Heritage Award. Announced as a 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipient, Williamson, from Chatham County, is described as “a visionary musician, composer, musical instrument expert, teacher and mentor.” He blends multiple genres but still remains rooted in bluegrass. The following …

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