This VA250 program is part of our Roots of a Nation Series, made possible in part by a grant from Virginia Humanities!

Photo: Jeff Fasano

About: Grammy-winning American Roots artists Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer join Chinese hammered dulcimer virtuoso Chao Tian in a show that travels from China to Appalachia and beyond. Featuring yangqin (Chinese hammered dulcimer), gourd banjo, five-string banjo, ukulele, guitars, dumbek, cello-banjo, and mandolin, the trio blends traditional Chinese and Appalachian music with global folk influences.

Their inventive arrangements breathe new life into familiar tunes, from a Russian folk song turned jazz manouche to the Chinese lullaby “Nani Wan,” while Chao adds her own love of American old-time music. Born from friendship and shared musical curiosity, From China to Appalachia celebrates the universal power of music to connect cultures.

Date & Time: Friday, June 19, 2026. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.

Ticket Price: All tickets are general admission. $25 in advance until 3:00 PM on the day of the event. $30 at the door. Children 12 years and below are free when accompanied by an adult.

Ticket Information: Reserve tickets in advance online or by calling the Barns of Rose Hill Box Office at 540-955-2004 (hours). When our Box Office is closed, please leave a message. All ticket sales are final; no exceptions or exchanges.