50 for 50 with Arvil Freeman

“There’s hundreds and thousands [of fiddlers]. If you play exactly like somebody that’s recorded…well then who is going to play like you? Use your imagination! [The] good Lord give you a brain, so use it.”
— 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipient Arvil Freeman
 
 
 
 

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Big News! Governor Roy Cooper announced today that poet, teacher, and community arts advocate Jaki Shelton Green will serve as our new poet laureate! She is the first African American to serve as our state’s ambassador for poetry and the spoken word. She has been active in North Carolina’s literary and teaching community for more than 40 years and has penned eight books of poetry. Learn about what she plans to do during her tenure at the link in our bio!
Introducing a brand new *official* National Treasure: Nina Simone’s childhood home. We are thrilled to be celebrating her life and this special moment on #Juneteenth in Tryon, NC.
Did you know it's African American Music Appreciation Month? Tomorrow we're hosting a special event with the N.C. African American Heritage Commission and the National Trust for Historic Preservation in Nina Simone's hometown. Tour her childhood home and celebrate her incredible body of work with us in Tryon, NC. Details at the link in our bio.
It’s getting hot out and summer solstice is right around the corner! Are you planning any arts excursions in your summer travels? We recommend stopping by the @whirligigpark in Wilson, NC.
We are wild about this new African American Music Trail mural in downtown Goldsboro, designed by Maximillian Mozingo. Located at 100 N. Center Street, the town will host a special dedication for the event at 7 PM on June 15th at the Arts Council of Wayne County.
 
 

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