For the last 25 years, the has brought thousands of people from across the world to experience the old-time musical traditions of Appalachia.
The five-week program features workshops in traditional folk, guitar composition and Celtic music and includes instruction from Grammy award-winning musicians like Janis Ian and Tom Paxton.
Host Frank Stasio talks with , president emeritus of and founder of the Swannanoa Gathering, about the gathering's origins. performs live on guitar and vocals along with on fiddle.
The Swannanoa Gathering takes place at Warren Wilson College in Asheville from July 3 through August 6.鈥�
