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THROUGH THE LENS: Six West Virginia Roots Musicians

THROUGH THE LENS: Six West Virginia Roots Musicians

While West Virginia may be best known for it its traditional music, it also has spawned some significant roots-based singer-songwriters. Last year Sierra Ferrell, John R. Miller, and Mary Hott all gained national attention (and were among my top albums of the year), with Ferrell being nominated for

THROUGH THE LENS: Old-Time and New Approaches Make Friends at Clifftop

THROUGH THE LENS: Old-Time and New Approaches Make Friends at Clifftop

THE READING ROOM: Billy Joe Shaver Lives Forever in Stories From Friends

THE READING ROOM: Billy Joe Shaver Lives Forever in Stories From Friends

THROUGH THE LENS: A Personal Journey into the Blues

THROUGH THE LENS: A Personal Journey into the Blues

THROUGH THE LENS: July Brings Three of the Best Roots Music Albums of the Year

THROUGH THE LENS: July Brings Three of the Best Roots Music Albums of the Year

BONUS TRACKS: The ‘Elvis’ Movie’s Flowers for Sister Rosetta Tharpe, A Big New Byrds Book, and More

BONUS TRACKS: The ‘Elvis’ Movie’s Flowers for Sister Rosetta Tharpe, A Big New Byrds Book, and More

BONUS TRACKS: Molly Tuttle on PBS, Trey Anastasio’s Viral Duet, and an Interview with Kate Bush

BONUS TRACKS: Molly Tuttle on PBS, Trey Anastasio’s Viral Duet, and an Interview with Kate Bush