Ozark Highlands Radio

Series produced by Ozark Highlands Radio

Caption: Ozark Highlands Radio
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.


176 Pieces

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Caption: Becky Buller
Eight time International Bluegrass Music Association awards winner, singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Becky Buller and her band recorde...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Grandpa & Ramona Jones
Radio and television star, and Country Music Hall of Fame member Grandpa Jones performs live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arka...

  • Added: Nov 12, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Bill Kirchen & Redd Volkaert
Legendary guitar virtuosos, songwriters, and Telecaster Jedi Bill Kirchen and Redd Volkaert recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mounta...

  • Added: Oct 15, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Paul Brock
World renowned Irish button accordion & melodeon player Paul Brock & his band recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkan...

  • Added: Oct 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Carlene Carter, Credit: Russell Baer
Carter Family legacy, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and country music superstar Carlene Carter recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Cathy Barton
A tribute to traditional folk troubadour and Ozark original the late Cathy Barton. Enjoy Cathy and her husband Dave Para recorded live at Ozark Fo...

  • Added: Sep 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Evan Twitty
Celebrating the life of award winning Indiana finger style guitar prodigy the late Evan Twitty recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mou...

  • Added: Sep 10, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Frank & Allie Lee
Acclaimed North Carolina traditional Oldtime husband and wife duo Frank & Allie Lee recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View,...

  • Added: Aug 14, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: April Verch
More than a time, it’s a feeling, a style, and a sound. It’s “Oldtime.” In this special episode, OHR explores this rich international music genre...

  • Added: Jul 09, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Purple Hulls
In this special episode, OHR heads west. The Western United States encompasses a plethora of great musical traditions. We’ve saddled up a superb ...

  • Added: Jun 17, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Josh Ritter
In this special episode, Ozark Highlands Radio partners with Oxford American Magazine to bring Woodstock, New York based contemporary folk and Amer...

  • Added: Jun 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Charm City Junction
Baltimore based Old Time string and Irish button accordion band Charm City Junction recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View,...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Andy Hedges
Cowboy poet, singer-songwriter, guitarist, and archivist Andy Hedges recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Als...

  • Added: Apr 23, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Meredith Axelrod & Craig Ventresco
San Francisco based early 20th Century American music preservationist duo Meredith Axelrod & Craig Ventresco recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center...

  • Added: Apr 22, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Jake Leg Stompers
Bucksnort, Tennessee based old school Memphis style jug band the Jake Leg Stompers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, ...

  • Added: Apr 15, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: JT Trawick
Portland, Oregon based singer-songwriter, square dance enthusiast, and Ozark original JT Trawick of the famed folk music family The Trawicks, recor...

  • Added: Mar 11, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Jimbo Mathus
Grammy award winning Mississippi singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Squirrel Nut Zippers co-founder Jimbo Mathus with his “Ki...

  • Added: Mar 06, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Western Flyers
Texas based 2017 Ameripolitan 'Western Swing Group of the Year’ The Western Flyers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, ...

  • Added: Feb 26, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Hannah Shira Naiman
Toronto singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and CFMA “Traditional Singer of the Year” Hannah Shira Naiman recorded live at Ozark Folk Center ...

  • Added: Jan 28, 2020
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Lula Wiles
Smithsonian Folkways recording artists and award winning Boston, Massachusetts progressive folk trio “Lula Wiles” recorded live at Ozark Folk Cente...

  • Added: Dec 13, 2019
  • Length: 58:59