Ozark Highlands Radio

Series produced by Ozark Highlands Radio

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Ozark Highlands Radio 

Ozark Highlands Radio features exclusive live recordings, artist interviews and feature host segments. No carriage fees, ever. 40 original shows, 12 evergreens and a yearly generic fundraiser.

Ozark Highlands Radio is an hour-long public radio program that features live musical performances recorded at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. With archival recordings from native Ozark musicians to the contemporary Roots/Old Time performers of today, Ozark Highlands Radio explores the history, tradition and current trends in traditional and modern acoustic music.

In addition to the live performances Ozark Highlands Radio also features interviews with performers, feature host and guest contributor segments, and web only content including jam sessions and expanded interviews.

Daren Dortin is Executive Producer and served as co-host/producer for Beale Street Caravan from 1997-2004.


174 Pieces

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Caption: The Po' Ramblin' Boys
Gatlinburg, Tennessee based neo-traditional bluegrass band The Po' Ramblin’ Boys recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Ar...

  • Added: Apr 21, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Pam Setser of the Ozark Granny Chicks
Ozark original all girl old-time string band sensation the Ozark Granny Chicks recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arka...

  • Added: Apr 14, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Bing Futch
It’s Dulcimer Jamboree! A whole host of mountain & hammered dulcimer national champions recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain ...

  • Added: Apr 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Melissa Carper & Rebecca Patek
A collection of exceptional Ozark original singer-songwriters recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, inte...

  • Added: Mar 31, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Lillyanne McCool
Next generation Ozark original folk, bluegrass and old-time musicians recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Al...

  • Added: Mar 25, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet
Award winning Baltimore, Maryland Old-time and progressive Bluegrass sensation The Ken & Brad Kolodner Quartet recorded live at Ozark Folk Center S...

  • Added: Mar 17, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Hillary Klug
A pair of fascinating internet born musical celebrities, Hillary Klug & Abby the Spoon Lady recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mounta...

  • Added: Mar 08, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Tillers
Cincinnati, Ohio based post-punk neo-folk acoustic oldtime string band The Tillers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, ...

  • Added: Mar 03, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Billy Don Burns
Outlaw country music icons the legendary Billy Don Burns and his protege Josh Morningstar recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Leyla McCalla
New York born Haitian-American classical & folk music sensation and former Carolina Chocolate Drops member Leyla McCalla recorded live at the Ozark...

  • Added: Feb 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Taj Mahal
World renowned three-time Grammy winning singer, songwriter, film composer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, founding member of the band Rising So...

  • Added: Feb 04, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Hubby Jenkins
Country Blues & Oldtime music phenomenon and Carolina Chocolate Drops member Hubby Jenkins recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mou...

  • Added: Jan 23, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Lizzy Plotkin & Natalie Spears
Colorado old-time and progressive bluegrass singer-songwriter duo Lizzy Plotkin and Natalie Spears recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in...

  • Added: Dec 30, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Erin Enderlin
Nationally renowned Arkansas singer-songwriter Erin Enderlin recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, inter...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Down Hill Strugglers
Brooklyn, New York based old-time string band The Down Hill Strugglers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. A...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Willi Carlisle
Award winning actor, playwright, singer-songwriter, and traditional Ozark folk musician Willi Carlisle, recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Pa...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Don Edwards
Consummate cowboy balladeer and Grammy nominated performer Don Edwards performs live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. A...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Lemon Bucket Orkestra
International multi-award winning Toronto, Canada guerrilla-folk ensemble The Lemon Bucket Orkestra recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park i...

  • Added: Sep 30, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Credit: Irene Young
Celebrated Scottish & Oldtime acoustic music explorers Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain Vie...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2022
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Mandolin Orange
In this special episode, Ozark Highlands Radio partners with Oxford American Magazine to bring Chapel Hill, North Carolina based contemporary folk ...

  • Added: Sep 14, 2022
  • Length: 58:59