Appalatin is a six-member Appalachian / bluegrass / Latin band based out of Kentucky. The band's name is a portmanteau of Appalatian and Latin. The band is known for playing bluegrass and Americana standards such as My Old Kentucky Home, but with traditional Central and South American instruments, such as the pan flute, charango, and conga,[1] as well as traditional North American instruments such as harmonica and banjo. Appalatin also plays Latin standards, such as Guantanamera.
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| Origin | Louisville, Kentucky |
| Genres | Appalachian / Latin |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | CD Baby |
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| Website | www |
The members of Appalatin met by chance while in Louisville, Kentucky. They began performing together as a band in 2006 for Heine Brothers Coffee.[2]
Appalatin has released 3 albums: "Appalatin" (2011), "Waterside" (2013), and "Vida" (2018).[3] It was awarded the 2014 Americana Award by the Louisville Music Awards Academy and the 2018 Best Latin Artist by the Latin Music Awards of Kentucky.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Appalatin Episode #602". KET (PBS). Lexington. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ McPherson, Damien (13 July 2011). "Appalatin combine Latin music and mountain folk". LEO Weekly. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
- ^ a b "With Appalatin, Appalachian moods meet Latin grooves". Black Mountain News. 20 Sep 2017. Retrieved 20 October 2021.