Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Stories of Mountain Folk for 4-12-14

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

April 12, 2014:
 
Storytelling: Amy slips back in time to when she was a teenager with her story “Going to the Movies,” when her family went to the Sylva Drive-in Theater and the Ritz Theatre.  Music: “The Offering”.
 
Creative Corner:  Doreyl's guest is Rob Bell with the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. They discuss the new Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina Guide Book and some of the local musicians.    Music: “Blue Ridge Harvest Moon” by Appalachian Fire.
 
Stories of Mountain Folk: Amy welcomes Lara Saunders Chew, a storyteller from Otto, NC. They talk about the early days of Macon County, Lara’s grandfather tragic problem with the “fence laws,”  and other family stories.  Music: “Take Me in Chains” by Compost Mountain Boys.
 
Stories of the Cherokee: Shawn shares stories about “Who are the Cherokee.” He welcomes Beloved Woman Myrtle Driver Johnson, an elder of the tribe, who tells a story about from where the name “Cherokee” comes.  Flute music is provided by Matthew Toon.
 
Going Down Another Road: Judy and Susan Moore continue comparing their childhood memories of growing up in Black Mountain and Hot Springs—bare feet, scraps, playing outside, climbing trees, pocket knives, whittling, making whistles, snakes and more.  Music: “Black Mountain Rag” by Vance Trull.
 
Closing Song: “Hometown Blues” by Blue Ridge Rounders

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