Explore the rich heritage of music throughout North America.
The Blues Highway - a classic road trip through the cradle of musical innovation in America. Trace the story from New Orleans' Delta blues joints through Memphis, Nashville and eventually on to Chicago.
Our Roots of Rhythm programmes offer tours throughout this region.
America's Southern Highlands are made up of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Western North Carolina. This is a region where traditional music, bluegrass, country & old-time and dance are performed and celebrated.
Music Festivals:
- Mardi Gras - New Orleans
- King Biscuit Blues Festival - Helena, Arkansas
- Mississippi Delta Blues and Heritage Festival - Greenville
- WC Handy Awards - Memphis
- Juneteenth Heritage Jazz Festival - St Louis
- French Quarter Festival - New Orleans
- Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival - Davenport
- Chicago Blues Festival - Chicago
- Chicago Jazz Festival - Chicago
- Memphis in May - Memphis
- Zydeco Festival - Lafayette
- Merlefest - Wilkesboro NC
- Galax Leaf & String Festival - Galax VA
- Old Fiddlers Convention - Galax VA
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