Southern Storytellers
Natasha Trethewey Returns to New Orleans
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Screenwriter Qui Nguyen on Storytelling
Screenwriter Qui Nguyen was given the gift of storytelling by his grandmother.
Screenwriter Qui Nguyen was given the gift of storytelling by his grandmother.
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Five noted creators of literature, music and film reveal deep ties to the American South.
Five noted creators of literature, music and film reveal deep ties to the American South.
Justin Moore Discusses the Inspiration for His Songwriting
Justin Moore shows us the land he grew up on and remembers his grandfather.
Justin Moore shows us the land he grew up on and remembers his grandfather.
Jesmyn Ward Reads From Her Memoir 'Men We Reaped'
Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward reads from her memoir "Men We Reaped."
Two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward reads from her memoir "Men We Reaped."
Natasha Trethewey Returns to New Orleans
Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey returns to New Orleans.
Pulitzer Prize winner Natasha Trethewey returns to New Orleans.
Author David Joy with Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle takes David Joy to Kituwah Mound.
Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle takes David Joy to Kituwah Mound.
How Storytelling Endures In the South
The creators explore Southern culture and how storytelling remains vital in the South.
The creators explore Southern culture and how storytelling remains vital in the South.
Pulitzer Prize Winning Poet Jericho Brown
Poet Jericho Brown delivers a powerful spoken word poem.
Poet Jericho Brown delivers a powerful spoken word poem.
Southern Book Prize Winner David Joy
Living in North Carolina, Novelist David Joy writes about a place "misunderstood."
Living in North Carolina, Novelist David Joy writes about a place "misunderstood."
Author Angie Thomas Talks About Being Bullied
Author Angie Thomas ("The Hate U Give") loves writing for young people.
Author Angie Thomas ("The Hate U Give") loves writing for young people.
Grammy Award Winner Lyle Lovett and His Love for Horses
Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett has a soft spot for horses.
Grammy Award winner Lyle Lovett has a soft spot for horses.
Gabe Lee | Southern Sounds
Inspired by Prine and Dylan, Gabe Lee gives us a front-row seat on Nashville’s Music Row.
Inspired by Prine and Dylan, Gabe Lee gives us a front-row seat on Nashville’s Music Row.
Valerie June | Southern Sounds
Valerie June emerges from Tennessee, mixing Appalachian folk with ethereal storytelling.
Valerie June emerges from Tennessee, mixing Appalachian folk with ethereal storytelling.
Carrie Rodriguez | Southern Sounds
We hang with Carrie Rodriguez and see a fiddle performance at Austin's Paramount Theatre.
We hang with Carrie Rodriguez and see a fiddle performance at Austin's Paramount Theatre.
Marlowe | Southern Sounds
Join Marlowe: beat-maker L'Orange and MC Solemn Brigham in a set for family and friends.
Join Marlowe: beat-maker L'Orange and MC Solemn Brigham in a set for family and friends.
Tank and The Bangas | Southern Sounds
A visit to the studio and band hangout brings poetry, writing, and a backyard performance.
A visit to the studio and band hangout brings poetry, writing, and a backyard performance.
S.G. Goodman | Southern Sounds
Kentucky songwriter S.G. Goodman’s music at sunset brings thoughts on life and local feuds
Kentucky songwriter S.G. Goodman’s music at sunset brings thoughts on life and local feuds