In December, West Virginia University art professor Joseph Lupo tagged Inside Appalachia in an Instagram post that showcased four-color reductive relief prints made by WVU students — each one inspired by a story or episode they heard on the show. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with three of Lupo’s students and asked them to describe their work and its connection to the show.
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 premiere 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.
Our Song of the Week comes from the versatile singer, composer, lyricist, and multi-instrumentalist Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet. “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.
In December, West Virginia University art professor Joseph Lupo tagged Inside Appalachia in an Instagram post that showcased four-color reductive relief prints made by WVU students — each one inspired by a story or episode they heard on the show. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with three of Lupo’s students and asked them to describe their work and its connection to the show.
On this West Virginia Week, seven mining operations are to close, the state Senate votes to ban abortion medication by mail, and Gov. Patrick Morrisey presses for tax cuts.
This week on Inside Appalachia, we talk with East Tennessee’s Amythyst Kiah. Her new album contemplates the cosmos. Also, hair salons are important gathering places where Black women can find community. And, West Virginia poet Torli Bush uses story to tackle tough subjects.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah released "Still + Bright" last year, which featured guests like S.G. Goodman and Billy Strings. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Kiah from her home in Johnson City, Tennessee at that time. We listen to an encore of that conversation.