Video: Nora Brown plays two old-time banjo tunes
In a mesmerizing set, musician Nora Brown breathes new life into two old-time banjo tunes: “East Virginia” and “John Brown’s Dream.” An evocative performance paired with a quick history of the banjo’s evolution.
June 22, 2019 · Leave a comment
Mark Allan Jackson: Reactionaries love it, but country music has a progressive heart
Right from the start, country music spoke up with a progressive voice.
June 22, 2019 · Leave a comment
Mason Adams: How to Restore a Million Acres of Strip-Mined Land? Bring in the Elk
Central Appalachia reintroduced the species to restore wildlife habitat—and help devastated economies. Here’s what happened next. The camera wasn’t where it was supposed to be. Clad in chest waders and … Continue reading
April 22, 2019 · 2 Comments
Video: Women of These Hills — 3 Cultures of Appalachia
. Three Appalachian women in their 80’s share their stories of growing up in the rural regions of the Appalachian mountains. Take a glimpse into their lives as they share … Continue reading
November 26, 2017 · Leave a comment
