Emily Bogle: A recent graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology who studied Photojournalism. Now is pursuing a career in photography and photo editing in the DC area. This blog includes photography, video, multimedia, writings, realizations and musings.
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Mountain ballads have been a part of American mountain culture since the earliest English and Scottish settlers moved there more than 200 years ago. They were passed down through the oral tradition, but that tradition is close to extinct in the U.S. Fortunately, young generations have found new ways to learn the centuries-old ballads of their ancestors.
Laurin was part of my group of interns this summer. She’s great and so is this piece!