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This Wheeling native was one of the most highly regarded saxophonists of the jazz era.
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This singer and pianist earned the title "West Virginia's First Lady of Gospel Music."
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This Mercer County native wrote the song "West Virginia, My Home."
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West Virginia Music Hall of Fame composer and arranger Robert Drasnin was born in this city.
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"John Hardy" is a famous folk song about a hanging in what coalfield city.
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Banjo player Sylvia O'Brien was the sister of this traditional musician.
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"The Wreck on the C&O" is a folk song about a deadly train wreck near which city?
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Claude Jeter was the leader of this band.
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This musician's original songs include "Buffalo Creek," “Mountaineers Are Always Free," “Coal Country Blues," and “Black Eyed Logan."
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This West Virginia Music Hall of Fame member started a degree program in bluegrass at Glenville State.
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