Carolina Quotes
Not so much the songs themselves, but the way we sing, especially the emphasis on harmony and blend—the need for every person to have a part but no one to stand out—is what demonstrates our togetherness and uniqueness.
Malinda Maynor Lowery Connected to the Carolinas
Source
Malinda Maynor Lowery, "The Low Hum," Oxford American, Issue 103 (Winter 2018, the North Carolina Music Issue), November 20, 2018
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