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What Dreamers DoAuthor: Carla Gover
Hi, Im Carla Gover, an Appalachian musician, flatfoot dancer, mama, and DREAMER from Kentucky. I'm on a mission to share fierce love, good humor, and inspiration to help you live a life of creative freedom. I decided to start the What Dreamers Do Podcast to help answer the question: How can we use our gifts and talents to build a better world, and have fun along the way? Youll also find musings about Appalachia as well as interesting conversations with songwriters, poets, dancers, educators, world-changers, social justice warriors, and other people like you who are working to make a difference using their art, their skills, or just the way they live their lives. On every episode, youll hear ideas, conversations, and actionable items to help you unlock your creativity and live your purpose. Grab a mason jar full of sweet tea (or something a little stronger) and pull up a chair, cause its time to get YOUR dream on! Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Music, Music Interviews, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Women in Kentucky Music History: An interview with John Harrod
Episode 34
Tuesday, 11 August, 2026
In this episode, Carla Gover is joined by traditional Kentucky music legend and archivist John Harrod to discuss the vital role of women in traditional Kentucky music. Through stories, life experiences, and shared memories, they explore the often-overlooked impact of female musicians in the state and the ways community and place shape traditional music. John Harrod highlights influential women musicians he has known, and discusses the importance of preserving and elevating marginalized voices in the Kentucky music scene.Topics CoveredThe importance of preserving traditional music and marginalized voicesStories and legacies of Kentucky’s women musicians, including Lella Todd, Effie Pearson, Blanche Collier, Emma Lee Dickerson, and othersThe evolution of women’s participation and leadership in traditional music spacesReflections on music, community, local connection, and the joy that shared music bringsBook Listings & LinksFinding Her Voice: The Saga of Women in Country MusicAuthors: Mary A. Bufwack & Robert K. OermannPurchase on AmazonThis book provides a comprehensive history of women in country and traditional music, including many profiles relevant to the topics discussed.Clawhammer Banjo Tradition BearersAuthor: Maggie LindFind her on IG: @banjomaggieAdditional ResourcesBerea College Sound and Video Archives: Browse the archiveCowan Creek Mountain Music School: Learn moreAppalshop Archives: Explore videos and documentationNotable Musicians DiscussedLella ToddEffie PearsonBlanche CollierEmma Lee DickersonLily Mae LedfordJean RitchieCousin EmmyMartha Carson (The Amburgey Sisters)Molly O’DayDora Mae WagersLois ShortFor more information on these musicians, check the Berea College Traditional Music Archive and the Appalshop archive above. Support the showBecome a Member of What Dreamers DoGet your free Mountain Mama Digital Care Package
