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The blind musician Ed Haley was best known for playing what instrument?
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The only 52 known recordings by fiddler Edden Hammons were made here.
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During his career, this South Charleston instrument maker made made 86 violins, 14 violas, 65 cellos, one double bass, and six bows.
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In 1927, this Logan Countian blues guitarist made one of the earliest known recordings of "John Henry."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member was the half-sister of Bessie Smith, known as the "Empress of the Blues."
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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Lincoln County's Elaine Purkey wrote this labor anthem.
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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The West Virginia Symphony Orchestra is headquartered in this city.
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What was Kathy Mattea's first number one hit?
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