Archive for November, 2005

George Ellison

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

For George Ellison, the history of Western North Carolina must be told through the story of the land as well as the people who inhabited the mountains. Host Melinda Penkava talks with Ellison about his latest book, “Mountain Passages” (The History Press, 2005), which details the history of the Great Smoky Mountains and its Cherokee and Mountaineer communities through the writings, legends and topography of Western North Carolina. (30:00)

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Afro-Celt Culture

Tuesday, November 15th, 2005

In the late 1700’s the largest population of Scottish Highlanders outside of Scotland existed in what is now the Cape Fear region of North Carolina. Nearly a quarter of the Highlanders kept slaves. Host Melinda Penkava speaks with Michael Newton about the Afro-Celt culture and folk music that came from these two very different traditions. (30:00)

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Jeff Black

Monday, November 14th, 2005

Singer-songwriter Jeff Black crafts songs about love, pain and other common subjects with uncommon authenticity and a powerful punch. Melinda Penkava talks with Jeff Black about his new album, “Tin Lily.” (17:00)

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The U

Monday, November 14th, 2005

Host Melinda Penkava speaks with Doug Imbruce, creator and producer of “The U” a series of DVDs that give prospective college students an unauthorized look at selected colleges around the country. Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are featured on one of the DVDs. (10:00)

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Avian Flu

Monday, November 14th, 2005

Host Melinda Penkava speaks with North Carolina Public Radio — WUNC reporter Rose Hoban about the state’s preparations in the midst of the avian flu scare. (12:00)

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