Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'appalachian'

Stories Of 'Appalachia' Unearthed In PBS Series

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 10:02:00 EDT

A new PBS series traces the history of the people, wildlife and geology of the Appalachian mountains. The creators of Appalachia: A History of Mountains and People discuss the rich stories that have emerged from one of Earth's oldest mountain ranges.

Martha Scanlan On Mountain Stage

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 11:03:00 EDT

The songwriter was a member of the Reeltime Travelers, featured on the soundtrack to the movie Cold Mountain, before setting out to create her own brand of old-time Appalachian music. Here, she performs live on stage.

The Big Chill On The Appalachian Trail

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 09:46:00 EDT

Every year, adventuresome hikers set off from Georgia and trek all the way to Maine on the Appalachian Trial. WBGO's Eugene Sonn says that to mark the mid-way point, many take part in what's known as the half-gallon challenge Â� they down an entire half-gallon of ice-cream.

Hillbilly Gypsies: Mountain Mama Music

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:55:00 EDT

Gathered around a large, vintage diaphragm microphone, the native West Virginians in Hillbilly Gypsies perform a mix of traditional and original Appalachian music before a crowd at the International Mother's Day Shrine.

New Breed of Lobbyists Hail from Appalachia

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Lobbyists are everywhere on Capitol Hill. But it's not always high-priced professionals that get lawmakers' attention. A cadre of Appalachian residents has come to lobby for environmental protections from coal-mining waste. For many, it was their first trip to Washington, D.C.

Otis Taylor: 'Trance Blues' in Concert

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 13:50:00 EDT

Otis Taylor plays what he calls "trance blues" -- a blues sound drenched in Appalachian country music and moody, psychedelic rock. He discovered blues and folk music after hearing the work of Mississippi John Hurt. Hear the eclectic musician perform at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Banjo Master Baugus Looks to Old Times

Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:06:00 EDT

Riley Baugus is a 41-year-old banjo player from North Carolina, and for him, music could have stopped a century ago. Using homemade banjos, he plays old-time music: the tunes from the Scots-Irish who settled and farmed in the southern Appalachians.

Copland's America: 'Appalachian Spring'

Thu, 10 Aug 2006 12:50:00 EDT

Aaron Copland's simple harmonies and melodies, and his use of folk and jazz idioms, helped establish a national musical style in America. The Dallas Symphony bids farewell to longtime music director Andrew Litton with a performance of CoplandÂ�s "Appalachian Spring."

Ohio's Strickland Eyes Governor's Mansion

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 11:48:00 EDT

Ed Gordon talks with Rep. Ted Strickland (D-OH) about his campaign to be the next governor of Ohio. Strickland, an ordained minister from southeastern Ohio's rural Appalachian region, faces a tough race against Republican candidate Kenneth Blackwell, a conservative African-American, who is currently serving as Ohio's secretary of state.

Wind Farms Draw Mixed Response in Appalachia

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 11:39:38 EST

Huge windmills -- promoted as a source of clean, renewable power -- are sprouting up on mountaintops in the Appalachian states. But some local opponents say the tall turbines blight the rural landscape.

A Sad Ritual: The Mine Disaster Vigil

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 00:00:00 EST

A Sad Ritual: The Mine Disaster Vigil January 13, 2006 · Mine disaster vigils like the one in West Virginia last week have played out across the nation's Appalachian mountains for decades. Frank Langfitt, NPR's Labor and Workplace Correspondent, has covered them before and writes about this sad ritual.

The John Butler Trio's Fresh Blends

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

In Australia, the John Butler Trio has established itself as one of the most successful independent acts in recent history. Their U.S. debut, Sunrise Over Sea, features gritty and soulful vocals, elements of hip-hop and Appalachian folk.

Sounds from the Appalachian String Band Festival

Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT

The mood and music Appalachian String Band Music Festival has drawn thousands of fans to the mountains of Fayette County in West Virginia. Producers Jennifer Deer and Shea Shackelford take listeners there with an audio postcard.