June 14, 2025
Wentworth, NC
Time: 9:00PM
Venue: Charlie Poole Festival w/ Africa to Appalachia
Address: Rockingham Community College- 484 County Home Road
A celebration of American music in honor of legendary banjoist, Charlie Poole. Our event features concerts and contests, history and fun!
Africa to Appalachia is a musical project that explores the historical connection between West African and Southern Appalachian music. This diverse and talented group features two special friends of the festival – Riley Baugus, one of this year’s recipients of our Lifetime Achievement Award, and 2016 recipient, Cheick Hamala Diabate. Diabate, a renowned Malian n’goni master and griot, and accomplished old-time banjo player, Riley Baugus, are joined on this project by versatile multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely. The inclusion of African Djembe by Dr. Yuma and bass guitar by Rob Colton rounds out the band’s sound.