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In Appalachia, Women Carry Traditions in Folk Magic and ‘Granny Witchcraft’
Folk magic goes by many names in the Appalachian Mountains: root work, granny magic, kitchen witchery, Braucherei, witchcraft ...
Who Counts as a Hillbilly—And Who Gets to Decide?
Appalachia exists as much in myth as in literal geography. At the close of his RNC speech accepting his party’s nomination ...
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Appalachian folk singer Gabrielle Hope Shares the "silly, simple, and imperfect" Recipe for Viral TikTok Song 'me and you'
Only released to streaming platforms and included in our Best New Country roundup last week, Gabrielle Hope's 'me and you' has felt like a long time coming. After originally sharing a clip of her ...
Appalachian makeover underlines the tragedy of 'Romeo and Juliet' at Milwaukee Rep
Director Laura Braza and music director Dan Kazemi have added bluegrass and country music to Milwaukee Rep's production of ...
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Art collaborative folkLAB explores Pittsburgh’s place in Appalachia with ‘These Hollow Hills’
The art collaborative folkLAB’s ongoing exploration of Pittsburgh’s place in Appalachia is titled “These Hollow Hills.” The ...