Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Stories of Mountain Folk for 1/4/14

Stories of Mountain Folk is a weekly podcast produced by Catch the Spirit of Appalachia and archived at Western Carolina University.

January 4, 2014:
Storytelling: Amy talks about how her mother was "Struck by Lightening," and how she found her diary later on after she passed away.   Music: “Misty Mountain” by Randy Petersen 

Creative Corner:  Doreyl welcomes Chelsea Miller who works at the Green Energy Park in Dillsboro, who describes her job and a project she's working on currently.  Music: “He's Still in the Fire” by the Children of Zion from Tuckasegee and Cullowhee 

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is 91-year-old Ruth Bryson from Cullowhee.  Ruth shares a little information about an older Cullowhee Baptist Church, and some stories about her youth.   Music: "Free Little Bird by Valley River Boys from Stecoah Valley 

Coming Around the Mountain:  Sean once more talks with 70-year-old Victoria A. Casey McDonald from Sylva, who talks about growing up in Jackson County.   Music: “Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho" by the Golden Gate Quartet 

Down Another Road:  Judy spends time with Peggy Swicegood from Skyland in Asheville. Peggy shares stories about her life as a child and then as an adult around the Biltmore area.   Music:“Cherokee Trail” by Dirk Powell & Tim O'Brien
Closing Song:  "I Am Blessed" by a very young Mountain Faith from Sylva. 
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