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An artist determined to play her own style of blues no matter what

Bruce Duncan “Utah” Phillips (May 15, 1935 – May 23, 2008) was born in Cleveland, Ohio. After serving in the United States Army for three years during the mid-1950s in post-war Korea, he began drifting around the mid-west riding the rails, writing songs, and eventually settling in Salt Lake, where he helped to establish a mission house of hospitality named after activist Joe Hill. Phillips worked as a labor organizer and activist, telling stories, and writing songs and poetry.

In this condensed episode from the series that airs 6-7 a.m. Saturday mornings, hear conversation with Sol Roots, a DC based funky, blues and roots inspired singer-songwriter who traveled extensively recording legendary blues and roots artists for posterity.

20 Questions, bluegrass, old-time and classic country style

Conversations from WNCW's What It Is music talk show host Joe Kendrick with guests Jeff Eason, Fred Mills and Carol Rifkin from 2009

During this two-for-one edition of The Friday Feature, Shelby City Manager Rick Howell discussed the opening of a Cleveland County rail trail that connects to the historic uptown. In the second interview, Isothermal Community College's Kim Snyder shares information about the school's growing Animal Therapy sessions, which include the already-established Equine Program.

During a two-part interview, KCBS Reporter and Producer, Mary Hughes was our guest to tackle issues that cities of all sizes are experiencing across the country. Paul Foster discussed issues that Asheville deals with and asked Mary to compare that to San Franciso - from homelessness to crime to the cost of living. Mary spent time as an on-air host for WNCW years ago.

Lawmakers in North Carolina recently approved redistricting maps that increase the number of Republicans in Congress. Voting and Election Integrity Reporter for WUNC, Rusty Jacobs went over this matter, which includes state Republicans having super majorities and lawsuits against the redrawn districts by those opposed.

Senior Public Relations Manager for Biltmore and The Biltmore House, Leeann Donnelly visited with WNCW to talk about Christmas at Biltmore. Continuing now through early January, bright decorations are up throughout the grounds and from room to room in the historic house. A Christmas experience at Biltmore is like nowhere else.

The late Logan Michael was a guitar player, producer, singer-songwriter and father.Host Amanda Bocchi speaks with the mother of his child, Moriah McCowan who has turned his loss into The Lion Blues, a recording space in Roanoke, VA that serves the community through recording services, music lessons and music therapy.