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A Centuries-Old Appalachian Hymn Singing Tradition is Still Soothing Souls

October 1
13 mins

Episode Description

Ginny Hawker is a singer and mentor in the Primitive Baptist tradition, an acapella style with roots in Appalachia. This style of singing inspired bluegrass legends like Ralph Stanley, along with country stars like Patty Loveless and Ricky Skaggs. Hawker is passing this music tradition on to a new generation.

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