Higher Ground Society Podcast

Jerald wraps up his conversation with patchwork symphony alum Emily Fincher as she shares the poem that inspired her 'patchwork' contribution, "little bonsai tree." Follow Emily at the following chann...

22 Des 202342min

Jerald chats with Emily Fincher, another patchwork symphony artist, about her musical background and training and how she got to professionally record her first song, "So Long."

19 Des 202338min

Jerald wraps up his conversation with patchwork symphony artist Tim Higgins, talking about Tim's work on the patchwork album, fitting in to Southern society, and his hope for Alabama.

3 Nov 202349min

Jerald chats with the show's next patchwork symphony artist, Tim Higgins of Greensboro, Alabama, about his origins, his start in music, and what it's like to capture poignant ideas in song.

31 Okt 202359min

Jerald picks back up with the guys of The Mutineers of Alabama with them sharing their musical backgrounds, and the similarities and differences of living in Alabama and India.

19 Okt 202357min

Jerald embarks on a series of interviews with musical artists from Higher Ground Society's flagship project, patchwork symphony. First up, meet The Mutineers of Alabama, five strangers from India who ...

17 Okt 202354min

Jerald continues his conversation with Southern Music Research Center founder Burgin Mathews who shares about the little known, but extraordinary life and artistry of Alabama folk musician and fiddle ...

28 Jul 20231h 6min

For this season's second episode Jerald chats with Birmingham writer, disc jockey, archivist, and educator, Burgin Mathews, about his research with Birmingham jazz legend and hometown hero, Frank "Doc...

25 Jul 20231h 7min