Stories of Mountain Folk for the Week of 1/18/14

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

January 18, 2014:
 
Storytelling: With her story of "Rich Earth, Wood Smoke & Raindrops" Amy reminisces about how certain smells trigger sweet memories of her childhood.  Music: “Almost Home”and "The Old Wood Burning Stove" by Home Delivery

Creative Corner: Doreyl welcomes Jessie Swigger, a young history professor at Western Carolina University, who talks about her life growing up, and why she loves oral history.  Music: “Things to Come” a Traditional Folk Guitar original

Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy’s guest is 99-year-old Blanche Potts Wike from Cullowhee. Blanche talks about growing up in Caney Fork and Sylva and other interesting stories of her youth.  Music: "On the Sea of Life" by the Smoky Mountain Boys from Stecoah

Stories of the Cherokee: Robert's guest is Cameron Cooper, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee, who is the energy program coordinator for the tribe. They talk about being stewards of the land by conserving energy through new technologies and savers.  Music: “Quail Dance" by Bo Taylor from Cherokee

Closing Song:  "A Music Man" by the Queen Family from John's Creek in Cullowhee

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