The Banjo's African Roots And Reducing Vehicle Carbon Emissions On This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the banjo has deep roots in Africa and a difficult history in the United States. We explore the stories of Black musicians who are reclaiming the banjo.

Also, in this show, The Allegheny Front, based in Pittsburgh, shares its latest story on what it will take to reduce vehicle related carbon emissions to control the rise in global temperatures.

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