Podcast appearances and mentions of ramona jones

  Content creator, writer and gardener Ramona Jones talks about her garden and her beautiful book Growing. We discuss her experiences as a neurodivergent gardener, how she uses social media to document her journey, and the joys of creating a space that nurtures both plants and wildlife. She shares her deep connection with nature and the ways gardening has helped her grow in more ways than one. Links Growing: A year of living and nurturing with the seasons by Ramona Jones Ramona Jones on Instagram - @monalogue  Ramona on YouTube Other episodes if you liked this one: If you liked this week's episode with Ramona Jones you might also enjoy this one from the archives:  203: Gardening for Your Senses This week I'm chatting with writer Kendra Wilson. Kendra has written a vast amount about gardening but I was particularly interested in speaking to her about her book Garden for the Senses. Engaging all your senses can lead to a deeper connection with the landscape and it can be an unusual and transformative experience. I wanted to find out how we can all learn to better use our senses and firstly, what prompted Kendra to write the book.  230: Sensory Gardens and Autism I'm speaking about Sensory Gardens, with a focus on design for people with autism. I have three guests; Camellia Taylor who's designed The Natural Affinity Garden, which will be at the Chelsea Flower Show in May, after which time it will be relocated to Kent, to the charity Aspens where it will be used by residents of and visitors to the site. Next, I speak with Meraud Davis who's overseeing the project at Aspens and finally, to Alexis Selby a foraging obsessed, nature-loving, all-round amazing person who's giving us her take on using outdoor spaces with her son, Jared. Please support the podcast on Patreon

This week, Hindman, Kentucky writer, educator, vocalist and world champion mountain dulcimer Jedi Sarah Kate Morgan recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, a special performance by the 2024 Ozark Folk Center Mountain Dulcimer Contest winner Melinda McMillan of Martinsville, IN. “Born of Appalachian soil in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee, Sarah Kate Morgan sings, plays, and writes like she's been in these hills since the dawn of time. She's had plenty of varied influences, beginning with hearing a classical music CD belonging to her family and going on to discover old time music through a dulcimer built by her grandfather. She began playing dulcimer at age 7. This proved to be a pivotal moment. At 18 years old, Sarah Kate placed 1st at the 2012 National Mountain Dulcimer Championships in Winfield, Kansas. She's gone on to build a unique personal style which honors mountain dulcimer giants such as Jean Ritchie while working across genres to build something new. Her dexterous approach to the instrument is one that only masterful artists can bring to the table; much like Bruce Molsky and the fiddle, having been a dedicated student of the dulcimer's complexities Morgan is able to distill them into a beautifully polished package. Well-known and widely respected as one of the leading experts of the mountain dulcimer, Sarah Kate is also a first-rate singer and songwriter. Her earthy and poetic lyrics embrace the highs and lows of southern Appalachian life while her voice does the same – moving between alto and soprano parts with ease. Her crystal-clear but rootsy vocal style combines the best of country, old time, bluegrass, and gospel influences who, like Morgan, foreground their cultural roots. All of this goes hand in hand to create a musical experience akin to a sonic baptism.” - https://www.sarahkatemorgan.com/bio-1 In this week's “From the Vault” segment, OHR producer Jeff Glover offers a 1981 archival recording of Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Ramona Jones fiddling out a square dance on the traditional tune “Liberty,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. In his segment “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins profiles self-promoting Ozark folk artist and entrepreneur L.L. Broadfoot.

Ramona Jones - Living In A World Inspired by Beatrix Potter... Hello and welcome back to a brand new season - we're back for a whopping fifth season of the podcast with new guests and brand new stories and conversations with some people you will definitely know, and some people you'll come to know In this week's episode I'm joined by someone with one of the most beautiful Instagram pages I've ever seen. Firmly routed in the ‘cottage core' niche online (more on what that means later) this account and the person behind it, is bound to inspire you and your garden in the future. I am, of course, talking about Ramona Jones, otherwise known on Instagram as @monalogue. Ramona talks to me here about her world of flowers, plants and cottages and also how her Autism lead her to an appearance on Gardener's World….enjoy!

Time is fast running out for the UK to meet its target to reach net zero by 2050 and nowhere is this more apparent than in the public sector. Local authorities across the UK own millions of sq ft of assets that need to be brought up to standard. Never before has it been more vital for public and private sectors to work together to create communities where people and business can thrive. In this EG Property Podcast, recorded live as part of a breakfast briefing session at UKREiiF in Leeds in May, EG gathered key players from both the public and private sector to understand more about the scale of the challenge and the opportunities that true partnership could deliver. Expert commentary comes from: Ramona Jones, deputy director, Office for Investment Shravan Joshi MBE, chairman planning & transportation, City of London Corporation Jackie Sadek, director, Urban Strategy Andrew Wallis, partner, Clyde & Co Jonathan Wilson, managing director, Citu

This week, Ozark original multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, audio engineer and OHR host, our very own Mark Jones recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Mark as well as with his long time friend, country music superstar Marty Stewart. Anyone who listens to Ozark Highlands Radio will be familiar with the fun loving and friendly voice of Mark Jones, the keeper of our “Vault.” In August of 2021, we lost Mark to Covid-19. His passing was a profound loss to all of us, both professionally and personally. Please join us as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of our dear friend, Mark Jones. Mark Alan Jones was born in 1955 to Country Music Hall of Fame & Grand Ole Opry performers Louis "Grandpa" Jones and Ramona Jones in Nashville, Tennessee. As a young man, he toured across the country with his famous parents making appearances on the Grand Ole Opry and the television show "Hee Haw.” He performed with numerous other artists including the Willis Brothers, the Wright Brothers, and Jimmy Driftwood's Rackensack Folklore Society. He also worked as a sound engineer for the Statler Brothers. Mark toured with renowned guitarist, Doyle Dykes, playing in churches throughout America. He was a regular performer at the Grandpa Jones Dinner Theatre in Mountain View, Arkansas, and was a founding member of the Arkansas Beanfest. Mark spent several years playing banjo and running sound and lights at Silver Dollar City and Shepherd of The Hills Outdoor Drama in Branson, Missouri. He also worked as a performer and sound engineer at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, Arkansas. Throughout his life, Mark taught private music lessons helping to preserve traditional folk music. Even though his life was deeply engrained in music, he enjoyed working with the intellectually disabled and often used his musical talent as a therapeutic tool. Mark is a 2021 inductee of the George D. Hay Society Hall of Honor. In this week's “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers archival recordings of himself and a few of his friends demonstrating his true passion, the clawhammer banjo. Hear Mark playing the tunes Mountain Whippoorwill, Cripple Creek and John Hardy, from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. This week, Charley celebrates 50 years of the Buffalo National River. This episode continues our tour of places “you shouldn't miss” and other remarkable spots along the 135 miles of America's first national river, as well as where to find information about park events, facilities and services. Featured are interviews with park ranger & interpreter and Buffalo National River Partners Board member Kevin Middleton and Buffalo National River Partners Board Chairperson Terrie Martindale.

Funny! Informative! Inspirational! Canton Jones & Messenja along with Ramona Jones and Jasmine bring the latest topics, the funny, and the inspiration in this weekly live podcast show that is like no other.

We forward to NYE 2011, Spiritual Gas Mixshow Episode 218 aired on Gospel Impact Radio. This Mixshow I did 6 short mixes of 10 minutes with different styles. The first short mix was the R&P or Christian R&B mix, enjoy this mix and if you are blessed by it, let others know to check out my mixes! Here’s the tracklist: R&P/Christian R&B Mix: 01. Letita Martin - Working My Faith (DJ Bruce O'Brien Remix) 02. Kierra Sheard - Won't Hold Back 03. Deitrick Haddon - Power 04. Sevin - Let Yourself Go 05. Canton Jones Feat. Erica Cumbo, Ramona Jones & Milliyon - My Year

This week, our guest is Ramona Jones - a published author of several fiction novels that include a message designed to inspire, uplift and empower women. We talk about Ramona's non-churchy upbringing, how she got saved, and her transition into churchy culture. She of course shares a hilarious story, and it's about her first time in a pentecostal church service. For full episode information, show notes, and links to anything we talked about on this episode, visit ChurchyLife.com

On today's FULL episode, Dr. Princess Fumi Hancock, PsychDNP continues her discussion with Bestselling Author & fearless visionary, Ramona Jones. She provides several "red flags" we must pay attention to when in a relationship - either at work, home, business. She encourages her listeners to choose to rescue themselves before lives are lost. Health, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #wellness, #women, #USA, #SaudiArabia, #Empowerment, #FearlessVisionaries, #TeartheVeil. #Dreamer, #EmpowermentClinic, #PrincessofSuburbia, #DrFumiPsychDNP, #DrFumiHancock, #DrPrincessFumiHancock, #Rescue,#Selfcare, #SelfIdentity, #IdentityCrisis, #empowerment-clinic, #fearless-visionaries, #get-unstuck, #healthy, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #princess-fumi-hancock, #princess-of-suburbia, #teart-the-veil, #wealthy, #wellnessFor Inspiration: Join FearlessVisionaries Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessvisionariescommunity/Mental Health Disorders & Wellness: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AsktheWebPsychDNP/Pick Up #1 Hot New Release & Bestselling Book in 7 categories!Fearless Visionaries: TEAR THE VEIL (Vols 1 & 2) https://www.amazon.com/Fumi-Hancock/e/B009BHBI6SWebsite(s): http://fearlessvisionaries.comhttp://theprincessofsuburbia.com Questions for the Dr? askdrfumi@webpsychnp.com

On today's episode, Dr. Princess Fumi Hancock, PsychDNP discusses a very somber topic, in the advent of a young girl being killed by her mother's lover! "I Chose to Rescue Me" is a tribute to one of her Fearless Visionaries, Ramona Jones. She encourages her listeners to choose to rescue themselves before lives are lost. Health, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #wellness, #women, #USA, #SaudiArabia, #Empowerment, #FearlessVisionaries, #TeartheVeil. #Dreamer, #EmpowermentClinic, #PrincessofSuburbia, #DrFumiPsychDNP, #DrFumiHancock, #DrPrincessFumiHancock, #Rescue,#Selfcare, #SelfIdentity, #IdentityCrisis, #empowerment-clinic, #fearless-visionaries, #get-unstuck, #healthy, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #princess-fumi-hancock, #princess-of-suburbia, #teart-the-veil, #wealthy, #wellnessFor Inspiration: Join FearlessVisionaries Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessvisionariescommunity/Mental Health Disorders & Wellness: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AsktheWebPsychDNP/Pick Up #1 Hot New Release & Bestselling Book in 7 categories!Fearless Visionaries: TEAR THE VEIL (Vols 1 & 2) https://www.amazon.com/Fumi-Hancock/e/B009BHBI6SWebsite(s): http://fearlessvisionaries.comhttp://theprincessofsuburbia.com Questions for the Dr? askdrfumi@webpsychnp.com

On today's episode, Dr. Princess Fumi Hancock, PsychDNP discusses a very somber topic, in the advent of a young girl being killed by her mother's lover! "I Chose to Rescue Me" is a tribute to one of her Fearless Visionaries, Ramona Jones. She encourages her listeners to choose to rescue themselves before lives are lost. Health, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #wellness, #women, #USA, #SaudiArabia, #Empowerment, #FearlessVisionaries, #TeartheVeil. #Dreamer, #EmpowermentClinic, #PrincessofSuburbia, #DrFumiPsychDNP, #DrFumiHancock, #DrPrincessFumiHancock, #Rescue,#Selfcare, #SelfIdentity, #IdentityCrisis, #empowerment-clinic, #fearless-visionaries, #get-unstuck, #healthy, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #princess-fumi-hancock, #princess-of-suburbia, #teart-the-veil, #wealthy, #wellnessFor Inspiration: Join FearlessVisionaries Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessvisionariescommunity/Mental Health Disorders & Wellness: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AsktheWebPsychDNP/Pick Up #1 Hot New Release & Bestselling Book in 7 categories!Fearless Visionaries: TEAR THE VEIL (Vols 1 & 2) https://www.amazon.com/Fumi-Hancock/e/B009BHBI6SWebsite(s): http://fearlessvisionaries.comhttp://theprincessofsuburbia.com Questions for the Dr? askdrfumi@webpsychnp.com

On today's FULL episode, Dr. Princess Fumi Hancock, PsychDNP continues her discussion with Bestselling Author & fearless visionary, Ramona Jones. She provides several "red flags" we must pay attention to when in a relationship - either at work, home, business. She encourages her listeners to choose to rescue themselves before lives are lost. Health, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #wellness, #women, #USA, #SaudiArabia, #Empowerment, #FearlessVisionaries, #TeartheVeil. #Dreamer, #EmpowermentClinic, #PrincessofSuburbia, #DrFumiPsychDNP, #DrFumiHancock, #DrPrincessFumiHancock, #Rescue,#Selfcare, #SelfIdentity, #IdentityCrisis, #empowerment-clinic, #fearless-visionaries, #get-unstuck, #healthy, #inspiration, #mental-health, #motivation, #princess-fumi-hancock, #princess-of-suburbia, #teart-the-veil, #wealthy, #wellnessFor Inspiration: Join FearlessVisionaries Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/fearlessvisionariescommunity/Mental Health Disorders & Wellness: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AsktheWebPsychDNP/Pick Up #1 Hot New Release & Bestselling Book in 7 categories!Fearless Visionaries: TEAR THE VEIL (Vols 1 & 2) https://www.amazon.com/Fumi-Hancock/e/B009BHBI6SWebsite(s): http://fearlessvisionaries.comhttp://theprincessofsuburbia.com Questions for the Dr? askdrfumi@webpsychnp.com

The DJ JesusBeats Show   Radio Air Date: December 15, 2017   TOPIC: WALK RIGHT MINISTRIES RENUION     PLAYLIST   HOUR #1        01. Lecrae - Blessings Ft. Ty Dolla $ign 02. Onajh - Not So Picasso Ft. Dwayne Reed DJ JESUSBEATS - R&P AND CHH BLAZE MIX (SONGS 3 - 9) 03. The Walls Group - My Life 04. NWJ (F.K.A. KlarKent) - Oh My God Ft. Derek Minor (My Life Blend) 05. Derek Minor - Astronaut Ft. Deraj & Byron Juane 06. Selah The Corner - Fuel Ft. Trini 07. MsCree - Round Of Applause 08. BrvndonP - What You Get Ft. Lecrae & JustKristofer 09. Sam Goody - On The Low 10. Social Club Misfits - Lucky 11. AppleJaxx - Yellow Cake Ft. Troy Durden 12. King Chav - On My Ends 13. Angie Rose - Welcome To Heaven Ft. Ty Brasel HOUR #2 THROWBACK & NEW SONG MIX (SONGS 14 - 26) 14. Sounds Of Blackness - I'm Going All The Way (Brixton Flavour) 15. NuJoi - God Says Wait 16. Phanatik - Shot Clock (Brand New Day) 17. Mary Mary - Walking 18. Salt - Watch Ya Back 19. The Ambassador - Get You Open 20. Trip Lee - More Ft. Diamone 21. Lecrae - Crossover 22. Canton Jones - My Year Ft. Ramona Jones, Milliyon & Erica Cumbo 23. YoungforGod - Sauced Up Ft. Reconcile & Surf Gvng 24. Nerva - Beast Mode 25. Zeno Suave - Ten Ft. Blue Montana 26. Davis Absolute - My Life HOUR #3 INTERVIEW WITH WILCHILD & SIR-VIVA 27. Wilchild - If It's Christ 28. Wilchild - From My Soul Ft. Mario T. Bennett 29. Sir-Viva - What I Confess Ft. Tone Jonez 30. Zion - 100 Ft. Tylor Gladden 31. Kriss Liss - Something Blue 32. Koryn Hawthorne - Won't He Do It Ft. Roshon Fegan 33. Trip Lee - Good Thing Ft. Leah Smith    Download the Hot 3:16 Radio App  Apple: Download Here Android: Download Here    

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, old time fiddler, composer, actress, singer, Grand Ole Opry star, and country music royalty Ramona Jones performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Ramona and her talented progeny. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Onis Morrison singing the traditional Ozark song “Dry & Dusty.” Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents a portrait of Ramona Jones through the lens of archivist Bill McNeil. Ramona Jones was a musician, actress, and composer known for Hee Haw (1969,) R.I.O.T.: The Movie (1996,) and He's So Fine (1993.) Born Ramona Riggins in Indiana, Jones met her first husband, country entertainer Louis Marshall "Grandpa" Jones while both were working at Cincinnati radio station WLW. They moved to Nashville in 1947. Grandpa Jones was a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and a longtime Grand Ole Opry member. They were married 52 years until his death in 1998. A musician from a young age, Jones learned the fiddle from her father, then taught herself several other stringed instruments, competing in (and winning) several amateur contests during high school. She made her solo debut on the Opry in 1947, and performed all over the world with Jones, including shows for service members on the front lines during the Korean War. They later toured U.S. military bases in Italy, Austria, and Germany. In the mid-Fifties, the couple regularly appeared on the Washington, D.C.-based TV series Town and Country Time. She would go on to record numerous duets with her husband as well as a handful of solo singles for Monument Records, and albums that spotlighted her fiddle work. From its 1969 debut — and for the next 25 years — the couple appeared on TV's Hee Haw. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark original Onis Morrison performing the traditional Ozark song “Dry & Dusty,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events, and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and its enduring legacy of music and craft. This episode focuses on Ramona Jones through the lens of legendary archivist Bill McNeil.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors, and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, guitar legend Merle Travis performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. A performance by Merle’s son, Grammy award winning songwriter, guitarist, and actor Tom Bresh. Also, performances from two thumbpicking guitar champions, Danny Dozier & Randy Buckner. In 1979, the Ozark Folk Center State Park created an event to honor thumbpicking legend Merle Travis. In the early days the weekend featured a thumpicking contest and performances from the late Merle Travis and other popular guitarists. Over the years the event has continued on, and now hosts Merle’s son, Thom Bresh, as the feature performer each year. The event has grown to include traditional thumbpicking and contemporary fingerstyle guitar contests as well as workshops and jam sessions. This week, we feature performances from Thom Bresh, Danny Dozier, Randy Buckner, and an archival recording of Merle Travis himself, performing at the very first Ozark Folk Center Merle Travis Thumbpicking Weekend. Merle Robert Travis was an American country and western singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Rosewood, Kentucky. His song's lyrics often discussed both the lives and the economic exploitation of American coal miners. Among his many well-known songs are "Sixteen Tons," "I am a Pilgrim," and "Dark as a Dungeon." However, it is his unique guitar style, still called “Travis Picking” by guitarists, as well as his interpretations of the rich musical traditions of his native Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, for which he is best known today. He was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1970 and elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1977. Thom Bresh has led an incredible, multi-faceted life in the entertainment business. To start, his birth father is guitar royalty, Merle Travis. Thom was raised in California during the golden age of television and worked as a stuntman/actor during his youth. He went on to become one of the premier practitioners of his fathers “thumbpicking” style of guitar. Harnessing a quick wit and an equally quick set of ten fingers, there is nothing like a Thom Bresh performance. Danny Dozier is an Arkansas native and proud of it. He is one of the area’s premier guitar players, well versed in the Merle Travis “thumbpicking” style. Danny has worked with a wide variety of performers over the years including; Grandpa and Ramona Jones, Omar and the Howlers and regional favorite, The Leatherwoods. Randy Buckner also plays the Merle Travis style of thumbpicking, as well as teaching guitar, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin in Springfield, Mo. A Springfield native, Randy has been playing guitar since 1973. He studied Jazz at Middle Tennessee State University, and has shared the stage with many great musicians including the legend himself, Merle Travis. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of Ozark originals Dean Hinesley & Andre Cannard performing the classic song “I Don’t Love Nobody,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Arkansas. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, traditional folk troubadours and Ozark originals Cathy Barton & Dave Para perform live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Cathy & Dave. Mark Jones offers an archival recording of his famous parents, Grandpa & Ramona Jones, singing the song “Kentucky.” Writer, professor, and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins profiles the last in a series of three Ozark Civil War Ballads, “The Battle of Prairie Grove.” Long time purveyors of traditional old time music, Dave and Cathy are outstanding performers with a rich history tied to many well-known old time musicians in the Ozark region. Cathy Barton is well versed in both clawhammer banjo and hammered dulcimer. She’s performed and toured with Ramona Jones and Jimmy Driftwood among others, and was a featured hammered dulcimer player at one of the first Walnut Valley festivals in Kansas. Dave Para is a guitarist and a longtime resident of Booneville, Missouri. He has a great fondness for Civil War era songs and folklore. Along with Bob Dyer, Dave was a stalwart in the central Missouri folk music scene in the mid 70’s. It was during that time he met and teamed up with Cathy. The two currently live in Booneville, MO, and perform regularly at festivals and workshops around the United States. In this week’s “From the Vault” segment, musician, educator, and country music legacy Mark Jones offers an archival recording of his famous parents, Grandpa & Ramona Jones, singing a song about Grandpa’s birthplace called “Kentucky,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives. From his series entitled “Back in the Hills,” writer, professor and historian Dr. Brooks Blevins profiles the last of three Ozark Civil War ballads. This episode features a recording of Sara Jo Fendley, accompanying herself on the banjo, performing “the Battle of Prairie Grove” at the Leslie Homecoming on June 13, 1963. The recording was made by collector John Quincy Wolf Jr., and is preserved by Lyon College on its John Quincy Wolf Folklore Collection website. http://web.lyon.edu/wolfcollection/songs/fendleybattle1302.html

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Ark. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, radio & television legend, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Grandpa Jones performs with his wife, Grand Old Opry star Ramona, live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews and a live performance from the Jones Family. Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly present “The Mother of Folk Music” Jean Ritchie, and Mark Jones offers an archival recording of original Ozark musician Jim Bullard. Grandpa Jones was a performer during the golden age of radio, and later found success as a cast member on the syndicated television program, “Hee Haw.”  After years of living near Nashville, TN, Grandpa moved to Mountain View, Arkansas in the early 1980’s. Along with his wife Ramona, they ran the Grandpa Jones Dinner Theater. The theater employed many musicians, many of whom are still around the Ozarks today including their son Mark and guitarist Danny Dozier. We’ll dig deep into the archives this week for a set of music, featuring some of Grandpa’s finest performances at Ozark Folk Center State Park. “The Jones Family Band” features a cast of all-star musicians, including Alisa and Mark Jones. This performance from the Jones Family Band was the last one recorded at the Ozark Folk Center State Park before Ramona passed in late 2015. Renowned folk musicians Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly profile influential folk music icons Jean Ritchie and the Ritchie Family, as well as explore the traditional Appalachian music and dance that the Ritchie Family helped to perpetuate into the modern American folk lexicon. This episode focuses on Jean Ritchie as a songwriter, and features Jean’s performance of her original song “Black Water.” Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a rare recording of Ozark original Jim Bullard, performing the traditional song “Glory Land,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Ark. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments take listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. This week, multi-instrumentalist and mountain dulcimer champion Duane Porterfield performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Duane, Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly profile the influential folk musician Jean Ritchie, and Mark Jones presents an archival recording of his mother, Grand Ole Opry star Ramona Jones. Duane Porterfield is a retired law enforcement officer from Kansas…and no, he won’t be checking your tags for current registration. Like many others, Duane moved to Mountain View to enjoy the laid back lifestyle and welcoming music community. In 2014 Duane was attending the annual Walnut Valley Music Festival and was poked, prodded, and otherwise coerced into competing in the mountain dulcimer contest. Not necessarily prepared or planning to compete, he had to borrow an instrument from a local vendor. Turns out, he won first prize! He’s a fine fellow to boot and we are happy to feature him. Renowned folk musicians Aubrey Atwater & Elwood Donnelly profile influential folk music icons Jean Ritchie and the Ritchie Family, as well as explore the traditional Appalachian music and dance that the Ritchie Family helped to perpetuate into the modern American folk lexicon. This episode focuses on Jean Ritchie’s introduction of the mountain dulcimer to the New York City folk revival of the 1960’s, and features Jean Ritchie performing an haunting version of the traditional song “Pretty Saro.” Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a rare recording of Mark’s mother, Grand Ole Opry star Ramona Jones, performing the traditional song “Roving Gambler,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

Ozark Highlands Radio is a weekly radio program that features live music and interviews recorded at Ozark Folk Center State Park’s beautiful 1,000-seat auditorium in Mountain View, Ark. In addition to the music, our “Feature Host” segments carry listeners through the Ozark hills with historians, authors and personalities who explore the people, stories, and history of the Ozark region. On this week’s show, original Ozark guitar wizard Danny Dozier performs live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Also, interviews with Danny, folklorist and author Charley Sandage offers an historical peregrination into Ozark culture, and Mark Jones presents an archival recording of Aunt Ollie Gilbert. Danny Dozier is an Arkansas native and proud of it. He is one of the area’s premier guitar players, well versed in the Merle Travis, “thumbpicking” style. Danny has worked with a wide variety of performers over the years including; Grandpa and Ramona Jones, Omar and the Howlers and regional favorite, Leatherwoods. Author, folklorist, and songwriter Charley Sandage presents an historical portrait of the people, events, and indomitable spirit of Ozark culture that resulted in the creation of the Ozark Folk Center State Park and an enduring legacy of music and craft. This episode features a background on the founding the very first Arkansas Folk Festival. Mark Jones' “From the Vault” segment features a rare recording of prodigious Ozark folk balladeer Ollie Gilbert singing the traditional Ozark folk song “The Ballad of Cole Younger,” from the Ozark Folk Center State Park archives.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Ramona Jones to Conversations LIVE Radio to discuss her book LIFE AND LOVE THROUGH MY EYES.

Tisha Kenny, Executive Director Health & Human Resource Education Center, Project Director, Health through Art Signs of Recover, whose current billboard campaign,just launched, "STOP RAPING AND BREAKING HEART," is in 23 bus stops for 1 month (March 24-April 24, 2010). Visit www.healththroughart.org Ms. Kenny is joined by Ramona Jones, who will speak about Victory Outreach Church of Oakland's "2010 I Love My City Crusade" and its kick-off event: Hear My Cry: Exposing Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Candlelight Vigil in downtown Oakland, 5-7 PM, Friday, April 2, at City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza. Call (510) 385-4794, (510) 677-6364, (510) 434-1951. We close with a conversation with Ms. Dowoti Desir and Bryan Wiley, two artists featured in "African Continuum: Sacred Ceremonies and Rituals" at the Museum of the African Disapora through August 28, 2010. Visit moadsf.org or call (415) 358-7200. MoAD is located at 685 Mission Street (at Third Street), in San Francisco. Saturday, March 27, 2010, Mr. Wiley will give a talk in the gallery from 2-3 PM. Next week Friday-Saturday, April 2-3, their will be a film screening and lecture by Dr. Marta Morena Vega. The film screening, "When the Spirits Danced Mambo" followed by a talk with the director, Dr. Vega, is 4/2, 6-9 PM, the lecture or talk is 4/3 from 2-4 PM.