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Anndrena Belcher discusses her life growing up in the Appalachian mountains of Kentucky

BROADCAST: Aug. 20, 1991 | DURATION: 00:55:05

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Synopsis

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”.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 20, 1991

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Myths, Stories, Storytelling Dance

People

Musicians Entertainers

Tags

Belcher, Anndrena--Interviews Women storytellers--United States--20th century--Interviews Women singers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Belcher, Anndrena--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Belcher, Anndrena--Interviews. Women storytellers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Women singers--United States--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Appalachian culture Appalachian region Appalachian Region--Economic conditions Appalachian Region--Social conditions Rambo (film series) Appalachian coal mining Appalachian--Environmental conditions Storytellers Labor unions Coal miners--Labor unions--United States.

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