Docent of the Walking Cane Dulcimer

Donald Graves and his family have preserved the legacy of this unique Ozark instrument for more than a century. In addition to playing the "walking cane" dulcimer, Graves also builds the instruments. He's teaching his grandchildren — the sixth generation of the family — to play as well. To read the complete story, visit the online edition of Rural Missouri at: http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/ruralmissouri/201103/#/12

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Music

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• music
• instruments
• strings
• dulcimer
• violin
• fiddle
• gospel
• luthier
• Missouri
• walking cane
• Ozark
• history
• tradition

[RuralMOmag]

Donald Graves can be reached at 417-532-7486. Thanks!

[mandyv911]

Yes! Thanks for posting! I had never even seen a picture of John Mawhee, so neat to hear about him my whole life, and then to see this! (I'm a distant relative as well) :)

[JaimeJames1976]

I would really like more information on contacting Donald Graves as we are related! I am the Great Great Grandaughter of John Mawhee and my Grandmother Hazel is a cousin to Donald ..we would love to get in contact ..any help would be appreciated from whoever put this video together! Thank you!