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Concert: Centennial Sounds - Jake Blount Band with Hubby Jenkins (from the Carolina Chocolate Drops), and Hannah Mayree
- When
Monday, Sep 14, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
- Where
John C. Campbell Folk School
1 Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902
About.
Audience: Faculty & Staff,General Public,Student
Cost: $5-$25
Folk School Locations: Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902
Price: $5-$25
Link: https://www.folkschool.org/sounds
CENTENNIAL SOUNDS
Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices
Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community in Western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.
Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for youth. *
Buy tickets online at folkschool.org/sounds:
https://www.folkschool.org/sounds
Doors 6 p.m.
Music 7 p.m.
in the Festival Barn
Jake Blount Band
Jake Blount: https://jakeblount.com/, an award-winning musician, banjoist and scholar, is widely recognized for his work exploring the African American origins of old-time music. He and his Band will be joined by Hubby Jenkins, a founding member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, whose performances draw from traditional African American folk songs and early blues, and Hannah Mayree of The Black Banjo Reclamation Project, an artist and educator dedicated to reclaiming and celebrating the banjo’s African heritage.
Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins: https://www.hubbyjenkins.com/ is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.
Hannah Mayree
Hannah Mayree:
https://www.rowboatmusic.com/hannah-mayree is a California-based songwriter, banjo player, cultural organizer, and founder of The Black Banjo Reclamation Project, an initiative uplifting the African roots of the banjo and creating space for Black artists to reclaim their connection to the instrument. With a rich, soulful voice and an intuitive command of the banjo, they create soundscapes that bridge past and present—blending African diasporic rhythms, Appalachian textures, and lyrical storytelling. Notable performances include supporting Rhiannon Giddens, and playing beloved festivals and venues such as Hardly Strictly and Sierra Grass..
Volunteers needed! Visit signupgenius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADA62AA4F4C70-61083497-centennial#/ for availability.
Lineup, schedule, and venue are subject to change, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org/concerts
*All Folk School students, instructors, and staff on campus during a Centennial Sounds concert week will be admitted to Festival Barn free of charge, with a name tag serving as a ticket. Family members of students, instructors and staff will be required to purchase an advance ticket via SimpleTix:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/centennial-sounds-tickets-245717.
Funded in part by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
Cost: $5-$25
Folk School Locations: Festival Barn: John C. Campbell Folk School, 1 Folk School Rd, Brasstown, NC 28902
Price: $5-$25
Link: https://www.folkschool.org/sounds
CENTENNIAL SOUNDS
Amplifying diverse Appalachian voices
Music and dance have been a vital part of the Folk School since its founding in 1925. As we celebrate our 100th year, Centennial Sounds honors this legacy by spotlighting the cultural richness of Appalachian music and the many voices that shape it. This special performance series will feature five headliners whose work expands and redefines the story of Appalachian music. Through these concerts, we aim to create new opportunities for our community in Western North Carolina to experience the full spectrum of Appalachian sound.
Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for youth. *
Buy tickets online at folkschool.org/sounds:
https://www.folkschool.org/sounds
Doors 6 p.m.
Music 7 p.m.
in the Festival Barn
Jake Blount Band
Jake Blount: https://jakeblount.com/, an award-winning musician, banjoist and scholar, is widely recognized for his work exploring the African American origins of old-time music. He and his Band will be joined by Hubby Jenkins, a founding member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, whose performances draw from traditional African American folk songs and early blues, and Hannah Mayree of The Black Banjo Reclamation Project, an artist and educator dedicated to reclaiming and celebrating the banjo’s African heritage.
Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins: https://www.hubbyjenkins.com/ is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America's traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.
Hannah Mayree
Hannah Mayree:
https://www.rowboatmusic.com/hannah-mayree is a California-based songwriter, banjo player, cultural organizer, and founder of The Black Banjo Reclamation Project, an initiative uplifting the African roots of the banjo and creating space for Black artists to reclaim their connection to the instrument. With a rich, soulful voice and an intuitive command of the banjo, they create soundscapes that bridge past and present—blending African diasporic rhythms, Appalachian textures, and lyrical storytelling. Notable performances include supporting Rhiannon Giddens, and playing beloved festivals and venues such as Hardly Strictly and Sierra Grass..
Volunteers needed! Visit signupgenius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ADA62AA4F4C70-61083497-centennial#/ for availability.
Lineup, schedule, and venue are subject to change, for the most up to date details check the schedule at www.folkschool.org/concerts
*All Folk School students, instructors, and staff on campus during a Centennial Sounds concert week will be admitted to Festival Barn free of charge, with a name tag serving as a ticket. Family members of students, instructors and staff will be required to purchase an advance ticket via SimpleTix:
https://www.simpletix.com/e/centennial-sounds-tickets-245717.
Funded in part by a grant from The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.
