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Carla Gover
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Radio Crystal Blue
Radio Crystal Blue 2/4/26 part 2
ALBUM FOCUS: Keep Me In Your Heart - The Songs of Warren Zevonwww.paradiddlerecords.com Revolver -"The Wild Age"Annie Mark "Mama Couldn't Be Persuaded"Howard Silverman "Werewolves Of London"Ray Lambiase "Roland The Headless Thomson Gunner"*****************Suzanne's Band "The Kenney Store" www.suzannesband.comKatie Fee "Just Needs You" - Runaway Heart www.katiefeemusic.comShotgun Curly "My Boyfriend's Name is Brooklyn" www.shotguncurly.comJack Grace "Dont' Go To Memphis (Without Me)" - All The...
2026-02-04
2h 16
Cascadia Coffeehouse
Favorite Folk and Roots from 2025 on Cascadia Coffeehouse
Join us for Cascadia Coffeehouse this Friday morning as we take a look back and enjoy some of my favorite folk & roots releases from 2025! We'll hear fantastic music from The Horsenecks, Meredith Moon, Billy Strings & Bryan Sutton, Carla Gover, True North Duo, I'm With ...
2025-12-12
00 min
Radio Crystal Blue
Radio Crystal Blue 9/14/25 part 2
ALBUM FOCUS www.putumayo.com Putumayo Discovery presents French Groove French Groove captures the stylist spirit of a new wave of Francophone musicians who bend upbeat global rhythms and retro cool with inimitable French touch.From this new compilation I aired:The Loire Valley Calypsos (France) "Samos"Alamic (France) "Bossa"Mathieu Gattuso (France) "A La Vie" ***************************Professsor Louie & The Crowmatix "Johnny" - Crowin' Around www.professorlouie.comLaurie Morvan "I Want Answers" - Gravity www.lauriemorvan.comAmerican Merit "...
2025-09-14
1h 43
Freight Train Boogie Podcasts
Freight Train Boogie Show #564
FTB podcast #564 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Hayes Carll, Briscoe, Carla Gover, Jubal Lee Young, The Wood Brothers and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9623
2025-08-19
58 min
What Dreamers Do
Making Kentucky Queen: The Stories Behind the Songs
Come with me on a track-by-track journey through Kentucky Queen, my first solo project in 15 years, where I share the personal, cultural, and musical roots of each song on the album. My aim for this episode was to share the stories I love to hear when I listen to a songwriter, like influences, inspirations, and anecdotes. I also share some about my process of song selection, and the musicians who helped me bring the songs to life. Whether you’re a new listener or a longtime fan, pull up a chair and settle in for a glimpse behind the sc...
2025-08-04
40 min
Kentucky Arts & Culture
Lexington workshops show how music can be used for social change
Kentucky musicians Mitch Barrett and Carla Gover lead Singing, Songwriting, and Solidarity at the Carnegie.(Cheri Lawson)It’s a muggy June evening at Lexington’s Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. Kentucky musician Mitch Barrett strums his acoustic guitar and wears a red shirt with his hair pulled back in a ponytail. He leads a crowd of more than two dozen people in a sing-along with Carla Gover, a musician and community organizer. Gover said this is the first of three workshops called Kentucky Voices Rising: Songs of Social Change. “The idea is that we bring people...
2025-07-02
04 min
Kentucky Arts & Culture
Lexington musician producing Kentucky Queen-A new album celebrating women
Musician Carla Gover holds her guitar and talks with Karly Dawn Milner, Sarah Kate Morgan, and Diane Timmons before they rehearse the song Kentucky Queen.(Cheri Lawson)At a Lexington recording studio, award-winning musician Carla Gover listens to a rough mix of the title track of her latest album. The eighth-generation Kentuckian is a native of Letcher County. She said on this album she’s celebrating women and paying homage to the women who have shaped her musically and personally. “I also wanted to sort of center women’s voices and vision and values on this a...
2025-02-13
04 min
What Dreamers Do
In Defense of Daydreaming: An Interview with Silas House
Join host Carla Gover and Kentucky Poet Laureate Silas House as they discuss the creative life. The episode explores the fears and resistance writers face, the importance of honesty in storytelling, and the impact of cultural and religious conditioning on self-expression. Silas shares his journey, experiences, and thoughts on creativity, including his thoughts on representing marginalized groups, collaborating with other artists, and much more. This candid discussion is filled with wisdom, humility, and encouragement for all aspiring artists.Key Points Discussed:Fear and Resistance in Writing:The challenges of writer's block and...
2024-09-24
34 min
What Dreamers Do
The Brilliant Biz & Life of Artist Leonie Dawson
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," Leonie Dawson, the vibrant and successful artist, writer, poet, and illustrator from Australia, opens up about her unique journey as a creative entrepreneur. From her time in the Australian government to her inspiring million-dollar online business and Brilliant Biz and Life Academy, you'll discover how Leonie seamlessly blends creativity with business without compromising her values and integrity. Show Highlights: - The beginnings of her career back in the early days of chat and message boards- Overcoming physical health challenges while flourishing in her business and a...
2024-08-31
55 min
Writing Lessons
Writing Lessons Episode 3: The Creative Process Featuring Carla Gover
In this third episode of Writing Lessons, Silas House chats with award winning singer/songwriter Carla Gover about writing songs and the creative process. Not just for musicians; this fascinating conversation will resonate with anyone who does creative work.
2024-07-01
26 min
Writing Lessons
Writing Songs w/Carla Gover
Award-winning singer-songwriter Carla Gover discusses songwriting and the creative process with host Silas House.
2024-06-20
26 min
What Dreamers Do
Appalachian Art & Identity: An Interview with Matthew Sidney Parsons
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover welcomes poet, songwriter, and renaissance man, Matthew Sidney Parsons. Born in Kentucky and raised in West Virginia and Tennessee, Parsons now resides in Eastern Kentucky on a family homestead, where he draws inspiration from the natural surroundings and his ancestral heritage in his creative work. During the conversation, Parsons and Gover delve into the complexities of living a creative life, balancing multiple passions, and the realities of being an artist who is also a parent. Parsons shares insights into his approach to prioritizing h...
2024-02-23
54 min
What Dreamers Do
The Evolution of a Kentucky Clogger: Interview with Dancer Steven Smith
Join host Carla Gover in her conversation with veteran Kentucky clogger (and professional psychologist) Steven Smith in this episode of What Dreamers Do. Carla and Steven also discuss the nuances of different dance styles, the importance of creativity in everyday life, and the challenges of teaching traditional dance styles that are similar yet different. Steve has done it all, from Contemporary Clogging to Flatfooting to Waltz Clog to Buck Dance. Even better, he has released all of his teaching materials free to all on YouTube, which he discusses on the show.Get ready t...
2024-02-14
47 min
What Dreamers Do
Rhythm & Resistance: An Interview with Matthew Olwell
Welcome back to "What Dreamers Do," the podcast that explores the power of dreams, creativity, and the human spirit. Today we have a special guest joining us on the show. Please welcome Matthew Olwell, a multi-talented artist, musician, and dancer. In this episode, titled "Rhythm and Resistance," we dive deep into the world of dance, and how artists can use their performances and classes to address social injustices.Throughout our conversation, we explore the importance of acknowledging our own immigrant histories, the power of the arts in engaging in difficult conversations, and the need to...
2023-09-20
53 min
What Dreamers Do
Broadside Balladeer: An Interview with English Singer Jennifer Reid
In this episode of "What Dreamers Do," host Carla Gover sits down with the talented and multipassionate Jennifer Reid, a researcher, presenter, educator, performer and provocateur. In her lovely Northern Accent, we get a glimpse of Jennifer's work, as she takes us on a journey through the various art forms that she uses to highlight working-class issues past and present and connect audiences to their heritage through the captivating world of Lancashire dialect songs. She even sings a sample of the North Manchester song "The Weaver of Wellbrook." She sheds light on the importance of oral tradition in...
2023-08-05
29 min
What Dreamers Do
Writing Redemption: An Interview with Bobi Conn
On this episode of What Dreamers Do, host Carla Gover talks with Appalachian Author Bobi Conn about her work, her writing process, overcoming trauma, and offering a counter-narrative to stereotypical, pop-culture representations of the region. The two friends also riff about their personal experiences with healing and success, encouraging listeners to find their own path and express their best selves to the world.The episode wraps up with a discussion about Bobi’s two existing books as well as her upcoming novel, which all explore universal themes and Bobi’s lived experiences and struggles, with a focus on wo...
2023-07-21
49 min
What Dreamers Do
Quiet Lovers of Justice: A Conversation with Si Kahn
On this episode of What Dreamers Do, we catch up with Si Kahn, an activist, author, playwright, organizer, and singer-songwriter known for his powerful songs and lifelong engagement in labor issues, human rights, and environmental concerns. The conversation covers his experiences in the labor movement as an organizer, and his engagement as a folk singer focused on writing songs for and about real people with real stories. Si shares his insights into the world of social justice actions (musical and otherwise) and offers some golden advice on how to keep going during times when political situations make u...
2023-05-08
47 min
What Dreamers Do
Carryin' On: An Interview with Appalachian Dancer Rodney Clay Sutton
In this episode, you'll take a deep dive into Appalachian Flatfooting, Clogging, and the general dance history of the Carolinas. You'll also hear the origin story of Rodney Clay Sutton, recognized as a Master Folk Artist in North Carolina. With a lifelong career in music and dance, Rodney is both a preserver and an innovator in Appalachian Percussive Styles, and was an early member of the world-renowned Green Grass Cloggers. We spend time talking about Rodney's influences and early life, the evolution of the dance stylings of the Green Grass Cloggers, walking the line between tradition and...
2022-12-07
1h 07
What Dreamers Do
The Posh Tea Tour: On Traveling With the Band in Europe
Welcome back for season two of What Dreamers Do!I kick this episode off by recapping my summer travels with the band, sharing some fun and memorable moments from the UK, Ireland, Serbia, and Greece, and my takeaways about the insights we can gain from traveling. (Including my suggestion for applying the insights when we're back home!)Links MentionedCowan Creek Mountain Music SchoolAppalachian Frolic Dance Weekend December 9-11, 2022, Berea, KY Support the showBecome a Member of What Dreamers Do
2022-11-12
16 min
What Dreamers Do
Be Radical, Make Music: An Interview with Feminist Scottish Musician Rosie Bans
In this juicy interview, we chat with Singer/Songwriter/Producer Rosie Bans, who writes, performs, ad collaborates with other artists and activists to create change for women and other marginalized groups, AND has an innovative support group and course for songwriters who want to give their creativity and motivation a boost. We also discuss her free songwriting challenge, and how she helps songwriters spur themselves to get out of their own way to write more and more freely. LinksBe Radical Make Music Facebook GroupRosie on InstagramSongwriting Website...
2022-06-03
43 min
What Dreamers Do
What My Granny Taught Me: An Excerpt from the Cornbread & Tortillas Folk Opera
This is part of my meandering summer episode series, which don't necessarily come out each Thursday, but rather when inspiration strikes. I might be in a cool café in London or an East Kentucky Holler when I record, or maybe just in my cozy living room drinking a cup of tea as I was for this episode. I begin with a reflection on tours past and future, and share one of my zaniest tour stories from the road. I then share my monologue from a project we've been sprucing up lately, the Cornbread & Tortillas Folk O...
2022-05-21
17 min
What Dreamers Do
Sacred Catharsis: An Interview with Writer/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood
Appalachian Author/Yogi Kelli Hansel Haywood's life and practice is firmly rooted in the soil of her native East Kentucky. In this interview, she speaks about home, art, motherhood, healing, and her artistic processes. Some of the things we talk about include:The way her knowledge of her kin and extended family has informed her identity provided a lifelong sense of groundedness. Her feelings of not quite fitting in outside East Kentucky, but ironically not fitting in fully there, either.How having children changed her artistic process, and allowed her to realize that inspiration is always th...
2022-04-28
1h 18
What Dreamers Do
Her Native Language: A Musical Interview with Cari Norris
I'm releasing this interview with Kentucky musician/artist/icon Cari Anna Norris, recorded in the summer of 2021. As Kentucky mourns her passing this week, I wanted to honor her memory with this sweet interview I conducted as part of my dance project, the Kentucky Tour de Dance. She tells us about her grandmother, banjo legend Lily May Ledford of the Coon Creek Girls, whose death when Cari was 15 was a pivotal moment in her musical life. She also discusses her other early musical influences, including the legendary Jean Ritchie, Sue Massek, Rich Kirby...
2022-04-21
15 min
What Dreamers Do
Your Creative Permission Slip
Why is it that we don't always make time for doing the things we love? And then when we finally do them (and feel great) we wonder why in the world we waited so long?In this podcast, I muse about why that might be the case, and argue for why we should all be prioritizing those "love-to-do" things in our lives. I also touch on:Why "I Am" are some of the most powerful words in our language and why they should be used with care.Why so many of us are multi-talented o...
2022-04-07
13 min
What Dreamers Do
Your Creativity Playbook: Tips & Inspiration for Your Creative Life
This quick episode is allll about giving you a sneak preview of the amazing creators and tips inside my free e-book, How To Live Your Most Creative Life. I put this together to inspire you, help you break through blocks and stuck places, and get a little motivation to add small creative moments to your everyday life. I quickly tell you a bit about each of our contributors (who are all past or future podcast guests here!) and the creative strategy they offer in the guide. Listen to the episode, then grab your free copy...
2022-04-03
18 min
What Dreamers Do
Alchemy & Unbecoming: An Interview with Priestess Deepshikha Sairam
How moving beyond fear and connecting with your intuition helps every area of your life.Are you someone who is drawn to growth, transformation, and living your most authentic, soulful life? If so, you’re going to LOVE this week’s guest. Her name is Deepshikha Sairam, and she’s a Priestess of the Divine Feminine and spiritual mentor to high-achieving women entrepreneurs and leaders. She is also the creator of The Path to Self Mastery, a revolutionary self discovery framework rooted in ancient...
2022-03-24
1h 05
What Dreamers Do
Appalachian Artivism (Part 2): An Interview with Sam Gleaves
This week I'm continuing my chat with musician/songwriter/educator/Appalachian Artivist Sam Gleaves about a bevy of subjects dear to our hearts and our work in Kentucky and beyond. He talks about how his work with cultural organizations such as the Appalshop, The Highlander Center, and Berea College have deepened his activism in the mountains. He also shares more about the educational work he does with Berea College in teaching traditional ad bluegrass music to students there from many cultures and places. We discuss the tightrope that artists living and working in traditional...
2022-03-17
31 min
What Dreamers Do
Appalachian Artivism: An Interview with Sam Gleaves Part 1
Our interview guest for this week is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and Appalachian Music Professor Sam Gleaves, who was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia. Rooted in Appalachian sounds, Gleaves’ songwriting sings of contemporary rural life and social issues. In 2015, Gleaves collaborated with Grammy-winning producer Cathy Fink and released a debut record of original songs, titled “Ain’t We Brothers,” which has been featured by The Guardian, National Public Radio, and No Depression. A passionate teaching artist, Gleaves has shared Appalachian traditions at numerous music camps, colleges, universities, and public schools. He currently serves as a traditional music instructor and director...
2022-03-11
38 min
What Dreamers Do
Let It Be Easy: Change Your Mind to Change the World
Whether or not you believe that our thoughts create our reality, I think we can all acknowledge that our attitudes and habitual thoughts can affect our quality of life. I have had a lifelong fascination with the ways that our everyday thoughts, especially the ones we think over and over again, can affect the outcomes of our relationships, career, and creativity. In this episode, I share some ideas about small ways that we can shift our thinking to enjoy more peace, self-acceptance, and even prosperity. I also discuss how I currently have goals for what...
2022-03-03
28 min
What Dreamers Do
10 Songs I Really Love (And Why I Love Them!)
This was a hard episode to record, because there are SO MANY songs I love. And, full disclosure, this list might vary on any given day--just as yours likely would!Some of these you will likely have heard, and I hope that others will be a delightful discovery. I tried not to include too many by the huge pop stars and bands that everyone has heard, although I couldn't resist a couple of my British Invasion faves. And a few others I had to leave off since I made an accompanying playlist, and...
2022-02-17
21 min
What Dreamers Do
Love Is a Living Thing: How I Gave Up and Found Love
I love a good love story, so I decided to share the improbable story of how I met my true companion a bit later in life. (Even though we'd met as kids when my search for baklava in a town we'd both just moved to landed me in his dad's bakery!)I get candid about my own struggles to find harmony in the realm of romance, in spite of most things in my life going pretty well. I also talk about the dance of how how I made what I thought was an impossible list of characteristics I...
2022-02-10
27 min
What Dreamers Do
All Join Hands: Growing Up Dancing in Appalachia
So many dances in my childhood began with the caller shouting, "All join hands and circle to the left...!" The community of loving hearts and lively music that I grew up in anchored my love of the art forms, and I enjoyed sharing with you some of the elements of how I became an improvisatory flatfooter and clogger who makes music with my feet!A few things I talk about include: how most of our "square dances" in Eastern Kentucky are done in circles, how I learned old-timey and more contemporary styles, and how I went...
2022-02-03
18 min
What Dreamers Do
Mountain Medicine & Magic: Appalachian Herbalist Andrew Bentley (Part 2)
In this episode, I interview longtime friend and accomplished Appalachian Clinical Herbalist Andrew Bentley of Lee County, Kentucky. This is part two of two, where he shares more about what it's like to visit his clinic or have a tele-health appointment, opens up about projects on the horizon, and tells us more about his new online school of herbalism, called The Hedge School. He also talks about the ways that he promotes his services, by sharing his sense of wonder about the magic of the healing plants around us. Links From Show...
2022-01-28
30 min
What Dreamers Do
Mountain Medicine & Magic: Appalachian Herbalist Andrew Bentley (Part 1)
In this episode, I interview longtime friend an accomplished Appalachian Clinical Herbalist Andrew Bentley of Lee County, Kentucky. This is part one of two, where he shares his earliest experiences learning about herbs from his Irish-American family, and talks about his childhood in Appalachia. You'll learn about all the components of his education which went into his eventual decision to pursue herbalism as a full-time career, including his family traditions, his studies of chemistry and molecular biology and his later forays into linguistics and anthropology, his travels throughout Central Asia and his work with indigenous healers...
2022-01-21
32 min
What Dreamers Do
Blurred Lines: Flatfooting & Clogging & Bluegrass & Old-Time
As an artist who performs traditional Appalachian music and dance, I get lots of questions about the styles of music and dance that I play. "You play banjo--does that mean you play bluegrass?""What's the difference between flatfooting and clogging?"And, quite often, "Will you play Dueling Banjos?"In this episode, I sketch out the major differences (and similarities) between all those things, and share how I came to understand them in spite of a background where we tended to just call it all "music and dance."And I discuss the fluid...
2022-01-14
32 min
What Dreamers Do
Signs & Wonders: A Visit With Granny Ollie
In this episode, I take you on a little trip through time and the backroads of Kentucky, across swinging bridges and up dirt roads to the tiny dwelling of my mother's mother, Ollie Gilbert Hudson. I wanted folks to feel what a visit there was like for me as a child, and I also share a special story about a moment I shared with her as a child, and how I had an experience years later that let me know she was still with me and looking out for me. If you enjoy stories of ma...
2022-01-06
26 min
What Dreamers Do
My Culture Is Not Your Costume: Appalachia Edition
In this episode, I take on a potentially sensitive subject: cultural insensitivity toward Appalachian people, as manifested in the musical community. This episode deals with what I see as respectful vs. insensitive ways to approach performing and participating in cultures of groups and places that are different from your culture of origin.To lay the foundation, I discuss how I believe the music and dance of Appalachia should be performed and celebrated by all who love them, how our heritage and history have been whitewashed historically, and how it's important to acknowledge the privilege I have in...
2021-12-30
34 min
What Dreamers Do
The Least of These: A tale about my Granny and Generosity
I was blessed with a mother and grandmother who were both incredibly generous. The older I get, the more I appreciate the sweet spirits they had and the way they lived their values via their actions---they TOTALLY walked their talk!In this episode, I tell a quick story about the way their generosity affected the children in their communities. And I also share information about how the generosity of a whole bunch of Kentucky artists is helping the tornado victims in Western Kentucky via our new "Happy Hollerdays" recording project!Links Mentioned in Show:...
2021-12-23
13 min
What Dreamers Do
Songwriting: Behind-The-Scenes
In this episode, I share some of my thoughts on songwriting and why I have a bit of impostor syndrome when it comes to calling myself a songwriter. I also share tons of information that I normally give in my songwriting workshops, including information about: song forms and structures, rhyme schemes, formats, story songs, and ballads. I also share some actionable tips for songwriters (and perhaps other creative souls) who might need a jog of creative inspiration!Lastly, I share some "behind-the-song" details about one of my more popular songs from the back-catalog. Even if...
2021-12-16
35 min
What Dreamers Do
The Patriarchy and Your Creativity
In this episode, I explore the ways in which patriarchal and colonial thought systems affect the parts of ourselves we get to experience and express, and how we can begin to think of ways to be more complete, free human beings. I touch on how our dominant thought systems shape the reality we experience, how qualities associated with the "feminine" are often looked down on in Western systems of thought, how how misogyny can cause us to disown important parts of ourselves, and how the process of accepting and integrating all of our qualities and characteristics can...
2021-12-09
28 min
What Dreamers Do
You're Kind of a Big Deal: Becoming More of Who You Are with Yani Vozos
Sometimes, when you're meant to hear a message, the universe will send it to you over and over again in a variety of ways. That's what happened to me this week with the message about how we all need to become more of who we are, so that's what we're talking about on the podcast!I'm happy to be joined this week by my sweetheart and partner in all things, Yani Vozos. Yani is a Greek-Appalachian musician, farmer, educator, activist, visionary, and champion of sustainable agriculture. We chat about our shared commitment to he...
2021-12-02
29 min
What Dreamers Do
On Gratitude (and Hot Baths)
Gratitude is something we often talk about in November in the US, but I truly believe it's important to cultivate all through the year. In this episode, I tell some stories about how growing up in Appalachia and also my experiences interacting with people from other cultures have shaped my ideas about abundance, lack, and the importance of appreciating what we have. I truly believe that dwelling in gratefulness is one of the "magic superpowers" of creating a life we want and getting in alignment with our souls. From recounting the day Big...
2021-11-25
23 min
What Dreamers Do
Creative Habits: Your Brain Needs a Wrangler
Today we're talking about....CREATIVE HABITS!You know, those things that you do to cultivate your creativity and keep your ideas flowing, no matter what your interests and skills are. In this episode, I cover:The paradox inherent in a regular creative practice, the idea of discipline vs. playfulness and spontaneity, how to deal with the frustrating bits, living in alignment with our values, and the BEST part of a creative practice, to me.And I also share 3 tips that I've used throughout my creative life to keep going, no matter what, a...
2021-11-18
30 min
What Dreamers Do
Origin Story of an Artist/Activist: Seeking inspiration, living an authentic life, and learning self-belief along the way.
“What’s this podcast all about? Who’s it for?” I’m sure those are some of the questions you have. In this debut episode, I talk about my origin story a bit: the family and community members that influenced my growing-up years in Appalachian Kentucky, the artistic journey that brought me where I am today, the ups and downs of being a self-employed performer, and how my art informs my activism.It can be overwhelming to look at all the problems in the world, and it’s easy to feel powerless. But I believe that w...
2021-11-11
17 min
Appodlachia
#105: Appalachian TikTok Legend Danielle Kirk
Danielle Kirk is a native of Mingo County, WV currently lives in Eastern Kentucky who has made a name for herself for being a strong and positive voice for Appalachia on TikTok to her over 140,000 followers and counting. We talk about where she grew up, her thoughts on Appalachian stereotypes, and why Charles Booker needs to do more to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky!Follow Danielle on TikTok!: www.tiktok.com/@daniellekirk731Transition Music: “Me and the Redbird River” by Carla Gover https://carlagover.com/ Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events and more for a...
2021-10-26
45 min
What Dreamers Do
Trailer
Hi, I’m Carla Gover, an Appalachian musician, flatfoot dancer, mama, and DREAMER from Kentucky. I'm on a mission to share fierce love, good humor, and inspiration to help you live a life of creative freedom. I decided to start the What Dreamers Do Podcast to help answer the question: How can we use our gifts and talents to build a better world, and have fun along the way? You’ll also find interesting conversations with songwriters, poets, dancers, educators, world-changers, social justice warriors, and other people like you who are working to make a difference using their...
2021-09-10
00 min
What the Folk
Episode 21: Elder Up with Carla Gover
We’re joined by Carla Gover, a musician, dancer and activist whose work is informed by her deep Appalachian roots. We talk about breaking regional stereotypes, building connections across different communities, the wealth extraction that underlies Eastern Kentucky’s problems, and the importance of learning “granny skills,” especially during the pandemic. Afterwards, Sarah and the artist-soon-to-be-formerly-known as Emily discuss liberal snobbery towards the South, the Texas freeze, and get a preview of one of your What the Folk hosts' new moniker! We also give a shout out to our What the Folk Fam, as we have now officially dubbed thee, our love...
2021-02-25
1h 30
The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour Podcast
WS961: Appalatin and Zoe Speaks
APPALATIN’s foot-stomping, hip-swinging sounds organically unite Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music. The name, Appalatin, reflects the unexpected meeting in Louisville, KY of Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Latin émigrés from Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Their all-acoustic performances of traditional stings of guitar, mandolin, upright bass, and charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica and vocal harmonies have brought joy and happiness to listeners of all ages. ZOE SPEAKS consists of Kentuckians Mitch Barrett, Carla Gover, and their daughter Zoey Barrett, along with bassist Owen Reynolds and multi-instrumentalist Arlo Barnette, who draw on their deep roots in the Eastern Kent...
2019-05-22
00 min
The WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour Podcast
WS961: Appalatin and Zoe Speaks
APPALATIN’s foot-stomping, hip-swinging sounds organically unite Appalachian folk and high-energy Latin music. The name, Appalatin, reflects the unexpected meeting in Louisville, KY of Kentucky-raised musicians and masterful Latin émigrés from Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Their all-acoustic performances of traditional stings of guitar, mandolin, upright bass, and charango, indigenous Andean flutes, hand percussion, harmonica and vocal harmonies have brought joy and happiness to listeners of all ages. ZOE SPEAKS consists of Kentuckians Mitch Barrett, Carla Gover, and their daughter Zoey Barrett, along with bassist Owen Reynolds and multi-instrumentalist Arlo Barnette, who draw on their deep roots in the Eastern Kent...
2019-04-29
59 min
Folk Roots Radio... with Jan Hall
Episode 416 - Folk Roots Radio At The End Of the Year
Join us as we celebrate the season on Folk Roots Radio with an all music episode that covers the bases, with seasonal music, some wintery music and some music that sounds wintery but actually it's a bit political. So sit back, grab another glass of egg nog and settle down for music from Laura Mulcahy, Georgian Bay, The O'Pears, Bill Keith, Richard Ruane & Beth Duquette, Randall Kromm, Katherine Rondeau, Iain Thomson & Marc Duff, Arnie Naiman, Carla Gover & Zoey Barrett (from Zoe Speaks), Naming The Twins, Laura Zucker, Susan J. Berman, Sofia Talvik and Ian Foster & Nancy Hynes. Check out the...
2018-12-21
59 min