Folklife

Encore: True Stories Behind Folk Heroes, Runaway Trains And Murder Ballads, Inside Appalachia

This week, on this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason, we explore songs about lawbreaking folk heroes, runaway trains and murder ballads.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Committee Chairs Focus On Budget, Foster Care And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, two committee chairs discuss the most pressing issues in their committees, including foster care and the state budget. And local cryptid Veggie Man inspires a new zine.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

Folk Singer Seeks Balance Between Making Art And Making A Living

Folk music is not the easiest way to make a living, but artists still find a way to balance making music with putting food on the table. Mason Adams traveled to MidMountain arts collective in Virginia, where he spoke with both veteran folksingers and emerging talents.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

First Generation Students, Flood Mitigation Funding and Folklife In This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look at flooding funding, we talk to Gayle Manchin, and we’ll delve into efforts to support first generation students.

Continue Reading Take Me to More News

More West Virginia News