1 hr 22 min

From the Mic Episode 1 - Phil Jamison Contra Pulse

    • Performing Arts

Check out the the newest podcast from CDSS—From the Mic, with Mary Wesley!

Host Mary Wesley interviews nationally-known dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer Phil Jamison. They talk about Phil's roots in the old time music scene, how he first stepped up to the mic as a caller, and his philosophy and approach to leading dances. They delve into his research about the history of dance calling in southern Appalachia and compare the ins-and-outs of square dance calling and contra dance calling. Phil also shares some incredible historic recordings of dance callers and some tracks from his own musical collaborations.

Check out the the newest podcast from CDSS—From the Mic, with Mary Wesley!

Host Mary Wesley interviews nationally-known dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer Phil Jamison. They talk about Phil's roots in the old time music scene, how he first stepped up to the mic as a caller, and his philosophy and approach to leading dances. They delve into his research about the history of dance calling in southern Appalachia and compare the ins-and-outs of square dance calling and contra dance calling. Phil also shares some incredible historic recordings of dance callers and some tracks from his own musical collaborations.

1 hr 22 min