Discussing Illinois, its prairies, rivers and cities through music and poetry with singer and poet Marita Brake and documentary photographer Rhondal McKinney.

Interviewing folksinger Joan Baez.

Interviewing folksinger Joan Baez.

Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

Interviewing singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher.

Singer-songwriter and activist Holly Near discusses her work for fighting for social justice through outlets such as her music. Near a prominent proponent for the LGBTQ community has streamlined her work using folk and protest-inspired songs. Near has been awarded multiple honors from organizations such as the ACLU and the National Organization for Women for her work for social change.

Promoting a production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill."

Discussing "Trust Your Heart: An Autobiography" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, folk singer Judy Collins

Interviewing folksingers and songwriters Bob Gibson and Anne Hills.

Interviewing soprano Barbara Daniels.

Singer and storyteller Anndrena Belcher discusses her life growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky and the damaging effects industrialization and coal mining had on the economic, environmental, health, and social conditions of its communities. These experiences and stories serve as inspiration for Belcher as she travels across the country singing and storytelling to raise awareness about Appalachian life. Belcher sings Jean Ritchie’s 1972 song “West Virginia Mine Disaster”.