Tennessee photographer Stacy Kranitz is attracting attention for her visceral photos of life in Appalachia and the South. Sometimes her photos are hard to look at, but they’re always compelling. That’s the case with a project published earlier this year. ProPublica’s story, “The Year After a Denied Abortion,” follows a young family in Tennessee.
Punxsutawney Phil might have put a damper on your mood (seriously, more winter?), but this weekend’s “Mountain Stage After Midnight” is sure to make your weekend feel better, brighter and at least 20 degrees warmer. Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Broadcasting, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners.
Tune in this Saturday February 7 and Sunday February 8 for some heart- (and feet-)warming tunes on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”
First up is a 2012 show featuring English folk singer Sylvie Lewis, Georgia-bred alt-country crooner Lera Lynn, Cajun-grass band Leftover Salmon, rock’n folkers Punch Brothers and seminal singer-songwriter Joan Osborne.
Next up is a March 2013 show that was recorded on the campus of West Virginia University. This amazing show features singer-songwriter MiekaPauley, cinematic indie pop band Milo Greene, seasoned performer Steve Forbert, blues rock group Vintage Trouble and blues/jazz/rock guitarist Robben Ford.
So you’re probably asking yourself, “How can I keep up with this cool cat of a public radio show?” Lucky for you, we’re single and ready to mingle. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram, carry us on your favorite device with The Mountain Stage Podcast on iTunes and hang out with us at our next live show!
On this West Virginia Morning, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival in Pineville, Kentucky has staged a formal dance for nearly a century that has remained the same for generations. Folkways Reporter Will Warren takes us for a visit.
On this West Virginia Morning, Curtis Tate tells us about problems with the Mountain Valley Pipeline as it nears completion, Emily Rice discusses children’s mental health with state expert and Mountain Stage brings us the Song of the Week with Watchhouse performing “The Wolves.”
On this West Virginia Morning, Asheville, North Carolina is home to an eclectic dining scene with hidden gems like Neng Jr.’s, which serves up elevated Filipino cuisine. Tucked away in an alley, it’s a slice of home no matter where you’re from. Folkways Reporter Margaret McLeod Leef has more.
On this West Virginia Morning, an experimental apple orchard in the state is helping to fight pollution, improve food scarcity and some hope even heal veterans. Briana Heaney has the story.