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Doc South
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 Doc South and his 5 yr old grandson, Tyler
photo by Shonti Elder |
Doc South is widely regarded as the "Father of Old Time and Bluegrass Music" in Alaska. He started teaching traditional music and dance in the early 70's in Fairbanks and later in Anchorage. The people who have learned from and been influenced by Doc is like the "Who's Who" of Alaska Folk music. Because of Doc, the music and dance scene in Alaska is vibrant and alive. This year the Folk Fest is honoring Doc for his past and ongoing achievements in spreading traditional music all over the state. "Thank You, Doc!!!" Do you have a story or remembrance to share? Or want to know why Alaskan folk musicians feel so indebted to Doc South? Visit his blog at |
Doc South is featured in a recent article written by Fairbanks musician Pete Bowers (see 5th page of this PDF download or page 24 of the magazine). It is titled "Old-Time Music in Alaska: Then and Now". This includes much additional background on Doc South's long and influential involvement with Alaskan folk music.
This appeared in the October-November 2009 issue of Old-Time Herald, the magazine dedicated to old-time music. For further information on old-time music (locally, nationally and internationally), including all-important info on donations and subscriptions to this wonderful publication, visit www.oldtimeherald.org.
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Last Updated on 26 Feb 2010
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