Stories of mountain folk broadcast: 2014-03-22

Stories of mountain folk broadcast: 2014-03-22

Authors, American

Autobiography

Cherokee Indians -- Folklore

Local writings

Music

Musicians

Storytelling

Voluntarism -- North Carolina -- Jackson County

Amy’s story “Grandpa Told Me Stories,” recounts how her grandfather inspired her and told her stories about the mountains, local culture and history. (Background music: “A Rose in a Fire”). Doreyl’s guest on Creative Corner is Brenda Deyton of Robbinsville. She talks about her life and banking career in Robbinsville, and how she came to write a book on personal finance. The interview is followed by “Moose” by Banjo Mania. Amy continues her conversation with Phyllis Fox on Stories of Mountain Folk. Phyllis talks about her experience volunteering with various organizations in Jackson County, such as Harris Hospital and the Jackson County Republican Party, among others. “Lost All My Money But a Two Dollar Bill” by Earl Taylor & Jim McCall follows the interview. On Stories of the Cherokee, Shawn Crowe is introduced as the new host of this segment, and he shares some Cherokee stories about witches. Guest Jerry Wolfe tells a story of a witch encountered by his father and uncle near Birdtown. The accompanying music is performed on a Cherokee flute by Bo Taylor. On Down Another Road, Judy shares stories of her Aunt Louise and Uncle Max, who recently passed away. Interspersed in the segment are recordings of the Rhodes family singing “Silent Night” and “Blessed Assurance.” The show closes with “Old Friend” by Terry Edwards

Stories of Mountain Folk - Radio Programs

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

2014-03-22

Banjo Mania (Musical group)

Cain, Doreyl Ammons

Crowe, Shawn

Deyton, Brenda J.

Edwards, Terry L.

Fox, Phyllis

Garza, Amy Ammons

McCall, Jim

Rhodes family

Rhodes, Judy

Taylor, Bo

Taylor, Earl, 1929-1984

Wolfe, Jerry, 1924-

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Buncombe County (N.C.)

Graham County (N.C.)

Jackson County (N.C.)

Qualla Boundary

North Carolina, Western

55 minutes(duration)

Stories of Mountain Folk