Encore: Underground Railroad And Fly Around Festival, Inside Appalachia

This week, before emancipation, Appalachia provided pathways to freedom for enslaved people trying to escape bondage. A new project identifies more than two dozen previously unknown underground railroad sites. Also, the Fly Around Music & Arts Festival in North Carolina was inspired by the hard work that followed Hurricane Helene. And, a ballad about floods recorded a generation ago still provides solace for people today.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Nov. 12, 2026

LISTEN: Sarah Jarosz Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

On this episode, host Kathy Mattea welcomes Sarah Jarosz, Missy Raines & Allegheny, Jill Andrews, Andrina Turenne, and Chinobay.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Oct. 08, 2026

LISTEN: Tony Trischka's EarlJam Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Our premiere fall broadcast season of Mountain Stage continues this week when host Kathy Mattea welcomes Tony Trischka’s EarlJam featuring Michael Daves, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, Jack Barksdale, and Sarah Borges.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Sep. 24, 2026

LISTEN: The Jayhawks Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, host Kathy Mattea welcomes The Jayhawks, Tift Merritt, Tanasi, and Candi Jenkins to the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Sep. 17, 2026

LISTEN: Tristen Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, Kathy Mattea welcomes Brandy Clark, Steep Canyon Rangers, Tristen, and Philip Bowen to the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV.

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, Sep. 10, 2026

Country Music Star And 'Mountain Stage' Host Kathy Mattea Remembers Dolly Parton

Since her estate made the announcement of her passing on Aug. 25, grieving fans have written tributes and fond remembrances. Mountain Stage Host and fellow country music star Kathy Mattea, who has spent a little time with Dolly, shared a few memories with Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Sep. 10, 2026

LISTEN: Floyd Mercantile Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Our premiere fall broadcast season of Mountain Stage begins this week when host Kathy Mattea welcomes John R. Miller, Michaela Anne, Bill Kirchen, Amy Speace, and Floyd Mercantile.

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