Stories of mountain folk broadcast: 2014-03-15

Stories of mountain folk broadcast: 2014-03-15

Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness (N.C. and Tenn.)
Sustainable tourism -- North Carolina, Western
People First Tourism (Organization)
Entrepreneurship -- North Carolina, Western
Mountain life -- North Carolina -- Jackson County
African American women storytellers -- North Carolina -- Swain County
Storytelling -- North Carolina -- Swain County
Oral history
Folk music -- Appalachian Region, Southern

Today Amy talks about the Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest, its history and scenery. She ends her segment by reading Kilmer’s poem “Trees.” (Background music: “Appalachian Sunrise”). On Creative Corner, Doreyl talks with Katie Gaddis, a student at NC State. She talks about the “People First Tourism” website, an anti-poverty initiative involving sustainable tourism. Katie also describes her time in western North Carolina talking with people interested in entrepreneurship through the project. “Sally Anne” by Henry Queen follows the interview. On Stories of Mountain Folk, Amy talks with Phyllis Fox, of the Savannah community of Jackson County. She talks about her life growing up and working in the mountains. The interview is followed by “Dooley” by the Compost Mountain Boys. On Black Roots of Appalachia, Victoria concludes her talk with storyteller Janice Inabinett of Bryson City. Janice talks about learning to be a storyteller and some of her experiences. Jim Greer’s “Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar” follows the interview. On Down Another Road, Judy's guest is Sam Gleaves, a senior studying folklore at Berea College. He talks about his interest in oral history and conducting interviews, as well as his interest in traditional music. He plays Jessie Lynn Keltner’s “Holy Ground” after the interview. The show concludes with “You Are the One” by Jim & Jesse.

Garza, Amy Ammons
Cain, Doreyl Ammons
Casey McDonald, Victoria A.
Rhodes, Judy

Catch the Spirit of Appalachia

Hunter Library Digital Collections, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC 28723

2014-03-15

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