A day before shutting down permanently, Brian Clarey and Sayaka Matsuoka from Triad City Beat discuss the publication's history and what made it unique.
Triad City Beat is closing its doors on Friday, Feb. 28. With the publication in its final hours, its founder discussed what set Triad City Beat apart from others in the area.
Award-winning singer-musician Rhiannon Giddens has become the latest artist to call off an appearance at the Kennedy Center, which has been in upheaval since President Donald Trump forced out the center's leadership and was elected chair of the board of trustees.
For many people, Watson is the face of traditional music, with a voice and finger-picking style that has influenced generations of musicians. Born and raised on a High Country farm, Watson rose to fame in the early '60s, bridging the gap between folk music and bluegrass, and would go on to release dozens of albums and win multiple Grammys.