Between Mountains and Mixtapes

For the new semester, Between Mountains and Mixtapes is going to explore more about how music marks time and distance for everyone. Each episode is going to begin with “my roots” music (bluegrass, country, or any other Appalachia tied music) that really grounds were I came from before branching off into themed mixtapes that show personal growth, cultural memories, and emotional connections. Instead of resisting topics each week, I want to reframe the show to more forward more intentional and reflective themes instead of specific moments in my life that are fun, still have connections to me and my personality, and also entertain and possibly have the listeners reflect on their own roots. This show is my connection to my home and I want to show the true sides of Tennessee.