S7M6 The Next Generation: Junior Appalachian Musicians!

What does it take to create the next generation of bluegrass music? Meet Brett Morris, Executive Director of Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) and learn about their efforts to engage kids across Appalachia with traditional music, dance and culture. She is also a member of the mountain music trio The Blue Ridge Girls, and we get to learn about the band and listen so some of their music. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode Junior Appalachian Musicians Brett Morris Martha Spencer Earl Scruggs Music Festival Upcoming Events of Note: IBMA World of Bluegrass – October 20th – 24th @ Chattanooga TN Music in this Episode: Music in this episode is from The Blue Ridge Girls album “Mountain Heartbeats” ‘Belle of the Ball’ ‘Blue Ridge Mountain Bound’ ‘Mystery’ ‘Can’t Get to Memphis’ ‘It All Comes Out in the Wash’ Our Sponsors: We learn and grow with Peghead Nation's online courses and world-class instructors >>> Discount code for our listeners: BKLYN <<< We’re powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones – that’s why we sound so good! Mike exclusively plays Robinson Fiddles © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA contact [email protected], [email protected] visit bluegrassblyn.com / follow @bluegrassbklyn