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Musician Hazel Dickens died in Washington, D.C., on April 22, 2011, at age 75. Oftentimes called the "Voice of West Virginia," Appalachian music matriarch…
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Ballad singer Phyllis Marks, a native of Gilmer County, West Virginia, passed away June 22, 2019 at the age of 92.According to folklorist Gerry Milnes,…
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From West Virginia Public Broadcasting and A Change of Tune, this is 30 Days of #WVmusic, the interview series celebrating the folks who make the West…
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Music has traditionally played a big role in the culture of Appalachia, and it seems that other countries are taking notice of the region’s rich musical…
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Since the show began almost two years ago, A Change of Tune has highlighted some of the best up-and-coming artists out of these West Virginia hills with…
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This time of year, it’s the perfect temperature for people to gather on their back deck, maybe over some drinks, to play music. So for this week's episode…
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A group of friends from all around West Virginia have come together to form the Travelin' Appalachians Revue, a celebration of local writers, musicians…
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Racism and homophobia, love and tolerance--none of these are new to Appalachia. Today, we explore the stories of Appalachians who are moved to spread…
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On West Virginia Morning, advocates say it won’t be long before the state’s ban on same sex marriage is overturned. And a story about a group of Romanian…
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On West Virginia Morning, Beth Vorhees has a special interview with Fiona Ritchie, the host of the popular NPR music program “The Thistle and Shamrock.”…