- Feb 17
- 8 min
Bill Monroe’s bluegrass — Black and white music intertwined
By Jack Tottle | The "Father of Bluegrass Music” often spoke frankly and eloquently about the indispensable role of African American
- Feb 17
- 7 min
Tim Stafford planning year two of Artist in Residence term at ETSU
By Mark Rutledge | It could be said that the title of Artist in Residence for East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old-Time, and ...
- Feb 17
- 11 min
Appalachian books and picket lines: A conversation with George Brosi
By Ron Roach | Next month, as the Appalachian Studies Association will hold its 47th Annual Conference at Western Carolina University, we...
- Feb 17
- 7 min
From Iran to Appalachia: A journey in rural health care
By Jason Soong | Dr. Fereshteh Gerayli can speak with authority about the fact that rural communities around the globe face similar ...
- Feb 17
- 9 min
Research study: Leadership, community volunteers, festivals, marketing help to lift distressed Appalachian counties
By Mark Sarver | In Franklin County, Alabama, near the state’s northwest corner, there is a story of resilience and revival among a ...