Aaron Dowdy Draws On His Appalachian Roots In Fust

The last few years have seen a new wave of indie rock music emerging from the Mountain South. It’s distinguished by a Southern rock sound, and lyrics drawn from observations about living in the region. We’re talking about acts like Wednesday and MJ Lenderman — and Fust, a group that’s based in Durham, North Carolina with deep Appalachian roots. Fust has a new album. It’s called “Big Ugly.” Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams recently spoke with Fust singer and songwriter Aaron Dowdy.

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Education Randy Yohe, Mar. 20, 2025

MU Rolls Out DEI Changes

Organizational changes at Marshall University, prompted by state and federal orders to repeal diversity, equity and inclusion programs, are being met with mixed reviews from students.

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Mar. 05, 2025

Traveling African American History Exhibit Heading To Charleston

A traveling museum spotlighting Black history across generations is headed to Charleston for an exhibition this month.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Feb. 07, 2025

Fostering A Cultural Identity At Camp And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, a visit to the Norman Jordan African American Arts and Heritage Academy camp fosters young Black artists, and our song of the week takes us back to Paris' Jazz Age.

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, Oct. 16, 2024

Affrilachian Poet Frank X Walker’s New Collection Explores The Civil War In Kentucky

Frank X Walker is a Kentucky poet who in 1991 became a founding member of the Affrilachian poets. Walker says the word “Affrilachia” “...

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Oct. 07, 2024

Hurricane Helene Comes To The Mountains, Inside Appalachia

Hurricane Helene dumped nearly 30 inches of rain in parts of western North Carolina and east Tennessee. Communities are reeling from the devastation. We check-in with Lilly Knoepp at Blue Ridge Public Radio in western North Carolina. ...

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Arts & Culture Mason Adams, Sep. 17, 2024