Che Apalache’s “The Dreamer” showed up on NPR Music’s “Best Songs of 2019!” They say the song is ”so moving and relevant and flat out *useful* for the times we live in that it upends any preconceptions about what bluegrass can contain.” npr.org/2019/12/11/778…

Local quilter Jo Lee Tarbell has been involved with the art quilt movement since it began more than 50 years ago. Here, she reflects on creativity, motivation, the healing powers of quilting, and the endless possibilities to be found in fabrics. c-ville.com/stitches-in-ti…

As we adjust to life during a global pandemic, we’re going to turn to the arts over and over in search of comfort and relief. Art is vital not just to our personal lives but our community. Here’s how COVID-19 is affecting Charlottesville’s arts community: c-ville.com/state-of-the-a…

3pm - Lowland Hum play quiet folk via Facebook Live. facebook.com/lowlandhum/

My view is that we need the arts now more than ever. Our plan is to post a new episode of “Arts on the Hill: Digital Edition” every Sunday night at 8pm, beginning tonight. It’s hopefully a time for us, through the arts, to connect as a community. youtu.be/HplDIFqYo5c

Some virtual events happening Wednesday, April 1. A thread. At 3pm, MusicResourceCenter dance instructor Ike Anderson (Ike Anderson) hosts a hip-hop dance workshop on Instagram Live (@mrccville on Instagram).

Why I’m staying in New York: A coronavirus crisis pledge nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-ope…. Thanks for being a New Yorker with me Justin Hendrix !

Bill Withers made the sort of music that you couldn’t help but sing along to—from “Lean on Me” to “Lovely Day,” he had a gift for giving voice to our joys and our sorrows. Truly one of the greats. Barack and I send love and prayers to his family and friends. He will be missed.

R.I.P. John Prine, October 10, 1946 - April 7, 2020. Here he is playing “Paradise” with John Burns in 1980.

Words can't even come close. I'm crushed by the loss of my dear friend, John. My heart and love go out to Fiona and all the family. For all of us whose hearts are breaking, we will keep singing his songs and holding him near. John Prine

fr BRHQ -- ICYMI: Bonnie's message of comfort and performance of "Home" for her dear friend, John Prine ❤️ #JohnPrine #StayHomeSaveLives youtu.be/mgcfw3BTBIc

Second-year UVA student Lucia Hoerr’s non-profit company donated 724 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need last year. bddy.me/30OImGE

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Jack Sheehan Band facebook.com/watch/?v=65660… via facebookwatch

Congratulations to Being Dope (Oxford University Press, 2025), UVA’s professor of hip hop, who has hit the top 10 with “Ohana,” a song he wrote with Hawaiian reggae artist Akoni. bddy.me/2JT11Lk

Major shoutout to Patrick Coman and WNRN for the love!! Take a listen to Rob and I talk about the process and inspiration behind our two latest singles. wnrn.org/free-union-loo…

Mama we made it lol! Fridays After Five - Ebony Groove | Ting Pavilion tingpavilion.com/events/detail/…

Acknowledge and dismantle systemic racism. Speak and act with love. @squeezedaddy 💗💗💗 @ Charlottesville, Virginia instagram.com/p/CRKspDhlAto/…