Jim Lewis, Charleston Priest And Activist, Dies At 90
A longtime Charleston priest, activist and central figure in one of West Virginia’s most turbulent cultural conflicts has died. The Rev. Jim Lewis was 90.
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How Rapping Boosts A Virginia MC’s Mental Health
A couple years ago, Inside Appalachia Host Mason Adams reported on one of Appalachia’s most influential music recording studios. Since that story aired in the summer of 2023, Byron Mack has been through some changes.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHip-Hop Artists In Rural Virginia Help Each Other Make Music And Spread The Word About It
In the U.S., rap and hip-hop are usually associated with big cities like New York, L.A., and Atlanta. But hip-hop artists exist all over, including in rural areas. Our Inside Appalachia Folkways reporter Nicole Musgrave spoke with a group of hip-hop artists in the coalfields of Wise County, Virginia who are bringing more public attention to the music they’re making, while supporting other up and coming artists.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA Family Legacy Dedicated to Hip-Hop, Arts in Appalachia
This story is featured on an episode of Inside Appalachia, focused on hip-hop culture throughout the region. To listen to this episode and others,…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsK Flay - Mixing It Up
Channel surfing one night, I stumbled upon a video of a young woman performing on Carson Daley's Last Call. She was rapping and singing what appeared to…
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"A Change of Tune" Interviews Run River North
This week, "A Change of Tune" host Joni Deutsch interviews Alex Hwang (vocals, acoustic guitar) of indie folk group Run River North about the band's…
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