LANCASTER, Ohio — Without a single note plucked, their presence evokes songs and culture dating back centuries. Construction materials such as low-grade pine wood, salvaged scrap metal, cigar boxes, ...

In Kentucky, where music is the lifeblood, an apprentice program run by luthiers provides meaningful jobs and helps remove the stigma of opioid addiction. Credit...Mike Belleme for The New York Times ...

The Appalachian String Band Festival celebrates the music of the mountains each year. That music wouldn’t be possible without the artisans who create the ...

January 19, 2020 by PATRICIA LEIGH BROWN The New York Times HINDMAN, KY. -- The heritage of handcrafted stringed instruments runs deep in this tiny Appalachian village (pop. 770) stretched along the ...

HINDMAN, KY. -- The heritage of handcrafted stringed instruments runs deep in this tiny Appalachian village (pop. 770) stretched along the banks of Troublesome Creek. The community has been known as ...