This week, some of the stories on our show inspired college student art — including a vivid image of a bear smashing a clarinet. Also, a Hare Krishna community in West Virginia serves vegetarian food made in three sacred kitchens. And, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. One author says, these folks are anything but passive.
LISTEN: Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week
Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet perform on Mountain Stage.Chris Morris/Mountain Stage
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This week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded on the campus of West Virginia University at the Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. On this episode, guest host David Mayfield welcomes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams.
“Mourning Dove” is co-written by Moira and her partner Edgar, reflecting on the sometimes mournful and isolating ups and downs of love, loss, and growth that partnerships endure. This live recording features a quintet, including Edwin Huizinga, Sophia DeLong, Leah Vey, Jaqueline Todd, and Virginia Groce.
This week, some of the stories on our show inspired college student art — including a vivid image of a bear smashing a clarinet. Also, a Hare Krishna community in West Virginia serves vegetarian food made in three sacred kitchens. And, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. One author says, these folks are anything but passive.
Our Song of the Week comes from Ray Benson. During his tenth visit to the show, he performed "Faded Love," a Bob Wills tune often covered by Benson's longtime band, Asleep at the Wheel, who have been creating music together for over 50 years.
This year, the Nelsonville Music Festival in southeast Ohio will celebrate its 20th anniversary. Over the years, the festival has hosted a who’s who of American music icons, like John Prine, Willie Nelson and Loretta Lynn, while also supporting regional artists. Associate Producer Abby Neff sat down with director and founder Tim Peacock to talk about the festival.