Carol Hatfield
I represent the good life, the simple life channeled through the mountain dulcimer.
Female from Indianapolis, United states and speaks EnglishAvailable for Interviews in Remote Formats
My community includes people who enjoy folk music, specifically the mountain dulcimer. I write all of my own tunes and songs for dulcimer, many of which are inspired by childhood memories of Appalachia.
My audience enjoys Appalachia, childhood memories, dulcimer music, folk music, original music, the simple, good life.
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About Carol Hatfield
My heritage is Appalachian.
Although I was born in Indiana, my family, back to the 17th century, were from Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, and some were already here in the U.
S. (indigenous peoples).
This heritage, as well as my Celtic DNA, inform my dulcimer music.
Although I originally studied classical voice, and received my BA in Music, I felt that something was missing.
My experiences include vocal performance in operas and musicals, classical and jazz silver flute, bass guitar and vocals in a classic rock duo, Native American style flute in ensembles, then finding my way to folk music, which was the missing piece.
I received the gift of a beautiful dulcimer that kick-started my passion for this instrument.
Composing all of my own tunes and songs for and with the mountain dulcimer, I share them on YouTube, and am in the process of recoding my first solo album, "Back to Blackberry Creek".
This instrument speaks to my child self, who spent many happy days at Grandma Hatfield's house in the holler of McCarr, Kentucky.
There is great power in simplicity, and I find the dulcimer to represent this well.
This humble instrument contains a great deal of history and music.
It's my job to find it and weave it into being.
Availability for Interviews
Sunday from 11am to 12pm America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Interview & Promotion Format
- Guest Form
- Pre-Interview Call
- Share Episodes
- Email Subscribers
Target Audience
My community includes people who enjoy folk music, specifically the mountain dulcimer. I write all of my own tunes and songs for dulcimer, many of which are inspired by childhood memories of Appalachia.
My audience enjoys Appalachia, childhood memories, dulcimer music, folk music, original music, the simple, good life.
Why Invite Carol Hatfield as a Guest?
I have a unique perspective on the world, as I was born before technology became so prevalent. My musical style is straightforward, and I am preserving the legacy of a unique American instrument. It has been my experience that more people are looking for music that is calming, simple, beautiful, and unique. The mountain dulcimer provides this so well. Even though I was born in Indiana, my heritage is Appalachian, and I spent many days in Appalachia while growing up. My childhood memories inform my compositions and style. I believe that good memories are food for the soul, as they can help us through a difficult time, can lift us up. Good memories, good music, the simple things. We need them!