http://lcweb.loc.gov/folklife/afc.html The American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress was created on 1976 to preserve all style of American traditional folk music. http://aaguild.org Our mission: To encourage the development of the Appalachian artist by providing opportunities for the cooperative exchange of talent, for the betterment of participating artists. Our goal is to produce quality musical works of art. Also, to market these products without using the supplier-to-customer (S2C) model, rather, by creating a community of interest through each individual member of that community placing our local artists on the global map. http://rtpnet.org/~bith/ Banjo in the Hollow (BITH) is a private, non-profit, corporation dedicated to preserving and promoting bluegrass and old-time music. Located in the Triangle area of North Carolina, Banjo in the Hollow offers the opportunity for members to participate and play bluegrass, old-time and acoustic string music. http://www.bcmamuseum.com/ The Birthplace of Country Music Alliance (BCMA), based in Bristol, Tennessee/Virginia, site of the historic "Bristol Sessions" recordings in 1927, is dedicated to calling attention to the crucial role played by artists from the southern Appalachian region in country and bluegrass music. http://www.birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/ Dedicated to promoting and preserving the musical heritage of the Southern Appalachians. Includes current news, information on various education programs and membership details. http://www.brandywinefriends.org/ The annual Brandywine festival is a major gathering of old-time performers and players. http://www.jugband.org/ Jug band music is a cousin of old-time: this a page dedicated to the genre. http://www.pinecone.org/ Headquarted in Ralirgh, North Carolina, the Piedmont Council of Traditional Music is a private, non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional forms of music, dance, and other performing arts. http://www.ozarkfolkcenter.com/ Ozark Folk Center at the Arkansas State Park features live mountain music, pioneer crafts demonstrations, restaurant, and lodge.