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From the Kentucky Center for Traditional Music at Morehead State University (Morehead, KY), the Mountain Music Ambassadors showcase a variety of bluegrass, old time and country music stylings. Featuring students studying Traditional Music, the Ambassadors have entertained audiences across the United States and internationally in the People’s Republic of China, Ireland, Hungary and Slovakia. Recognized as one of the premier institutions for studying American Traditional Music, the KCTM’s focus extends beyond the classroom, connecting students with accomplished musicians to create a learning environment that combines musical prowess with a deep understanding of the industry. Under the direction of Daxson Lewis and Ruth McLain, the current lineup of the Mountain Music Ambassadors includes Lucy Becker, Hoppál Piroska, Ladanyi Csenge, Thomas Lyngklip, Robert Myers, Pachert Martón, and Turi Barna.