Poetry From the Fire Pit with poet Nathan Brown
Poet Nathan Brown tells a compelling story about how he earned his living writing poetry on commission during the pandemic.
Our hosts cover the gamut from indie, reggae to bluegrass and country. If it is music you love… WPVM is the best in the business.
OKEH RECORD SESSIONS 9.1.1925
OKEH RECORD SESSIONS 9.1.1925 100 years ago today, a group of college boys who were spending their summer playing for dances on the rooftop garden ballroom at The George Vanderbilt Hotel in Asheville, NC, stepped into the makeshift studio of OKeh Records to record 2 songs. Ralph Peer and OKeh Records came to Asheville to…
Grovewood Village
Grovewood Village, a historic site listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was once home to the weaving and woodworking operations of Biltmore Industries, a significant force in American craft and textiles. Founded by Edith Vanderbilt and two visionary teachers, Eleanor Vance and Charlotte Yale, this property offers a glimpse into a crucial part…
THE HOURS (MOVIE/OPERA SCORES)
Analysis from the composer, the author of the novel, Donald Levine and me… a brisk tour of the music attached to the film and opera.
PHISH STUDIO (S4 | E177)
PHISH STUDIO (S4 | E177) The studio recordings of PHISH. Wading in the Velvet Sea… Waste… Joy… First Tube.
Fine Tuned
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area and Rare Bird Farm team up for inaugural Fine Tuned Sessions Daylong music event and fundraiser focus on the convergence of old time and modern music in an intimate musical setting. In Madison County, North Carolina, the rich tradition of ballads and music spans generations. Rooted in family heritage, the culture…