NC Reads - Doc Watson: A Life in Music

North Carolina Reads annually features five books that explore issues of racial, social and gender equity and the history and culture of North Carolina. Join us as we discuss these five books that pose critical questions about how North Carolinians view their role in helping to form a more just and inclusive society. 

July 12 - Doc Watson: A Life in Music by Eddie Huffman 

• Nonfiction. This biography tells the story of Doc Watson, a blind guitarist who grew up on a North Carolina farm during the Depression and became a legendary figure in American roots music. Rising to prominence in the 1960s folk revival, Doc earned multiple Grammys and released dozens of albums. Author Eddie Huffman uses interviews and archival research to explore Doc’s life, from his homemade banjo to founding MerleFest, highlighting his lasting impact on traditional music. 

For a free copy of the book, please contact Amanda Dekker at 910-483-7727 ext. 1344 or adekker@cumberlandcountync.gov. 

North Carolina Humanities' North Carolina Reads is a statewide book club exploring issues of racial, social and gender equity and the history and culture of North Carolina. North Carolina Humanities is a statewide nonprofit and affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, opinions or recommendations expressed do not necessarily represent those of NC Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.