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This singer was known as "Charleston's First Lady of Jazz."
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Belgian immigrant Andre Van Damme created this Charleston institution.
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This Mercer County native wrote the song "West Virginia, My Home."
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Mannington's Russ Fluharty was a master at playing this instrument.
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In 1966, this Kanawha County fiddler performed on the Grand Ole Opry, The Today Show, and at the prestigious Newport Folk Festival.
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"Salt Pork, West Virginia" tells the story of musician Louis Jordan's arrest in this city.
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St. Albans native Tommy Thompson was a founding member of this band.
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This Tucker County native was known as "America's Polka King?"
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What popular country music radio program aired for 10 years on Fairmont's WMMN?
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What Fayette County native is best known for his country and gospel duets with Eleanora Niera (maiden name)?
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