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Get ready for the 89th annual Old Fiddlers’ Convention in Galax, a week-long celebration of folk music

GALAX, Va. (WFXR) — Bluegrass and folk music are staples here in southwest Virginia, and the 89th annual Old Fiddlers Convention proves it. It’s the largest and oldest fiddlers’ convention in the ...
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Performers keep American music tradition alive at Virginia's Old Fiddler's Convention

The Old Fiddler's Convention draws thousands of bluegrass and old-time music fans to Galax, Va., where mostly amateur performers compete over six days for prize money. MARTÍNEZ: The musical genre ...