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The State of Things is a live program hosted by Frank Stasio devoted to bringing the issues, personalities, and places of North Carolina to our listeners. We present the Tar Heel experience through sound, story, discussion, commentary and listener participation through calls. Let us know your thoughts during the program at 1.877.962.9862 or by emailing sot@wunc.org. |
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Reunion
Thursday, July 02 2009
by Amber Nimocks and Frank Stasio
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As a young woman, Therese Fowler dreamed of being a novelist. But it wasn’t until she got divorced and become an undergraduate at North Carolina State University in her thirties that she picked that dream up again. Today, Fowler is a published author who lives in Wake Forest. Her novel, "Souvenir" came out last year and hit the mark with romance readers. Her second novel, "Reunion" arrived in bookstores last month. The author joins host Frank Stasio to talk about her latest work and living her dream. This program originally aired on April 7, 2009.
Listen here: http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/sot0407c09.mp3
Throw Down Your Heart
Thursday, July 02 2009
by Frank Stasio and Lindsay Thomas
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On a recent trip to Africa, banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck rediscovered his instrument on its continent of origin. Uncovering the banjo's native roots also led him to some of Africa's most talented contemporary musicians. Fleck's new CD, "Throw Down Your Heart," features his banjo alongside artists from Uganda, Tanzania, Mali and Gambia. A documentary film of the same name has also been released and Fleck recently toured with some of the musicians he met on his journey. Fleck and South African guitarist Vusi Mahlasela talk to host Frank Stasio about the cultural history of the banjo and the welcome challenge of connecting American string music with African soul. This program originally aired on April 7, 2009.
Listen here: http://wunc.org/tsot/archive/sot0407ab09.mp3
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