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LISTEN: Kyshona Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
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On this week’s premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage host Kathy Mattea welcomes American Patchwork Quartet, Kyshona, The Brother Brothers, and Stephanie Lambring to the historic Carnegie Hall in Lewisburg, WV.
Our Song of the Week comes from Kyshona, a songwriter and powerful vocalist who lends her voice to those who have been silenced and feel forgotten and alone. In this live performance of “Carolina,” Kyshona is backed by vocalists Nickie Conley and Jannelle Means. The original recording from her 2024 albumLEGACYfeatures modern blues artist Keb Mo.
You’ll also hear live performances from American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), a globally diverse ensemble of Grammy-winning musicians who blend folk, jazz, and country music from around the world, twin brother folk duo The Brother Brothers, and singer-songwriter Stephanie Lambring.
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