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Appalachian Hymn Singing, This West Virginia Morning

There’s a style of singing in bluegrass and traditional music that’s rooted in the music of Primitive and Old Regular Baptist churches, places where singers like bluegrass legend Stanley were raised. On a recent episode of Inside Appalachia, reporter Zack Harold introduced us to a woman who helps keep this sacred tradition alive.

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Maximumrocknroll, Yama And Clifftop, Inside Appalachia

This week, a Tennessee DJ takes us on a tour of Appalachian punk and metal. Also, Appalachian culture is enriched by its immigrants. We explore the fusion of West Virginia and Japan. And, Appalachia isn’t all punk rock and Japanese food. There’s also string band music.

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A Celebration of Flatfoot Dancing And Preserving A Camp For Future Scouts, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, keeping the flatfoot dance tradition alive and preserving a scout camp for future generations.

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Screening For Black Lung And The State Fair Kicks Off, This West Virginia Week

Top news stories in West Virginia this week include the return of a mobile clinic to screen miners for a fatal disease, the cost of energy in the Mountain State and the 100th anniversary of the West Virginia State Fair.

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