Heard at Every Turn: Traditional Music in South Carolina

South Carolina’s complex history, rooted in unique geography, social institutions, economic challenges, and cultural diversity, has shaped the state’s contemporary traditional music.  For hundreds of years, musicians and singers have mingled and traditions collided, forming vibrant musical experiences.  Heard at Every Turn invites visitors to explore the musical instruments, apparel, audio and video that tell the story of traditional music history and practice in South Carolina.