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This week, a new novel about two girls and an astronomy textbook draws inspiration from one of the quietest places in West Virginia. Also, author Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle talks about growing up as part of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. And, a Kentucky tattoo artist practices traditional tattooing and traditional music. He says they’re not too different.
LISTEN: Hannah Cohen Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
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This week’s premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded at the Peoples Bank Theatre in Marietta, Ohio. Guest host David Mayfield welcomed Hannah Cohen, Boulevards, Amy Millan, Lera Lynn, and Oyo to record episode 1,069.
Our Song of the Week comes from Catskills singer-songwriter Hannah Cohen. On this episode of Mountain Stage, Cohen performs “Summer Sweat,” a single from her newest album, Earthstar Mountain, whichRolling Stone called “one of the best indie releases of the year.”
Tune in to an affiliate station near you starting Friday, Nov. 21 to hear Hannah Cohen’s full set, plus more live performances by funk artist Boulevards, Canadian indie rock singer, songwriter and guitarist Amy Millan, the indie pop and folk music of Lera Lynn, and mid-Ohio valley roots group Oyo.
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