“Paper Wings blends two distinct voices and impeccable skills as instrumentalists to create a modern, unified vision built on Appalachian traditions.” -No Depression.

Paper Wings is an Nashville based Indie-Folk duo featuring Emily Mann and Wilhelmina Frankzerda. They released their first self-titled album in 2017 consisting of traditional & original songs inspired by classic duet harmonies and old-time Appalachian sounds. In 2019, their second and most recent album “Clementine” hit the scene with a bang featuring a stunning collection of all original songs inspired by love, longing, self-reflection, and finding sympathy in nature. Self published and self produced, “Clementine” received wildly positive reviews in admiration of their striking vocal blend, inventive writing, and distinctive way of weaving traditional sounds into their music.

Paper Wings plays the 2021 Sugar Maple Music Festival Friday, August 6.

Join Hubby Jenkins for a live online performance September 22
Show is first in Sugar Maple supported “Virtual Roots & Reasons” series

Hubby Jenkins, who mesmerized the Sugar Maple Music Festival audience in 2019, is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music. Born and raised in Brooklyn he delved into his southern roots, following the thread of African American history that wove itself through America’s traditional music forms. As an integral member of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and later Rhiannon Giddens band, Hubby has performed at festivals and venues around the world, earning himself both Grammy and Americana award nominations. Today he spreads his knowledge and love of old-time American music through his dynamic solo performances and engaging workshops.

The Sugar Maple Music Festival, with the help of a grant from Dane Arts, is proud to support Hubby’s live online show (link to performance) on Sept. 22 at 7 pm CST where he will read a “Create your own adventure book,” perform songs and talk about his music.

Hubby’s show is the first in a series of online shows supported by the Sugar Maple Music Festival – performances and conversation about the music with a number of diverse artists including an October 4 (10 am CST) performance by Piedmont Bluz, and an in-depth interview and concert by Grammy nominated solo artist, songwriter and Native Daughters member Amythyst Kiah scheduled for October 10.

Watch our Facebook page for details on all the upcoming shows.  

We’re excited to bring the Amythyst Kiah Trio to the stage for their very first Sugar Maple Music Festival performance. Born in Chattanooga and based in Johnson City, Amythyst Kiah’s commanding stage presence is matched by her raw and powerful vocals—a deeply moving, hypnotic sound that stirs echoes of a distant and restless past.

Accompanied interchangeably with banjo, acoustic guitar, or a full band, her eclectic influences span decades, finding inspiration in old time music, alternative rock, folk, country, and blues.

Our Native Daughters, her recent collaboration with Rhiannon Giddens, Leyla McCalla, and Allison Russell (Birds of Chicago), has delivered a full-length album produced by Rhiannon Giddens and Dirk Powell, Songs of Our Native Daughters (out now on Smithsonian Folkways). The opening track, “Black Myself”, written by Amythyst, was recently nominated for a Grammy for Best American Roots Song.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Aug. 1 when the Amythst Kiah Trio takes to the 17h Annual Sugar Maple Music Festival stage.

~written by Kimberly Schmitt

Get set to see and hear some of the world’s most accomplished musicians — and then grab your instrument and make music with them!

Scheduled jams kick-off Saturday with the bluegrass Bloody Mary jam at the Roots & Reasons stage. This year’s featured jam leaders include
Wood & Wire (bluegrass), Hubby Jenkins (old-time) and Jeffrey Broussard (Cajun). Don’t miss this opportunity!

Check out the jam tent schedule at
https://sugarmaplefest.org/2019-festival-schedule/