Episode 12: Arvil Freeman
Arvil Freeman likes to say, "I can teach you to play, but how good you\u2019ll be depends on you."\n\nHe\u2019s talking about fiddling. Arvil Freeman is one of western North Carolina\u2019s most respected fiddlers and fiddle instructors, and he\u2019ll receive the North Carolina Heritage Award on May 23 for his life-long devotion to the region\u2019s traditional music. His long career is full of moments with bluegrass heavy-lifters, but he\u2019s proudest of his work as a fiddle instructor. For him it\u2019s personal. In this special podcast profile, Arvil freeman explains why.\n\nThis episode features original music from Arvil Freeman.\n\n___\n\nIn this special season of Arts Across NC, we feature the 2018 North Carolina Heritage Award recipients who will be celebrated at a performance and ceremony on May 23, 2018 in Raleigh, NC. These artists are being honored for deepening awareness of the stories, music, and artistry that encompass and define North Carolina's diverse cultural traditions.\n\nTickets to the North Carolina Heritage Awards are available at www.pinecone.org.\n_________\n\nArts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council.\n\nFacebook: @ncarts\nTwitter: @ncartscouncil\nInstagram: @ncartscouncil