Arkansas Roots

Gov. Sanders proposes education cuts, Arkansas farmers seek Farm Bill funds, and the Arkansas Roots Music Festival aims to preserve musical heritage.

The Delta Arts Festival, now in its 14th year, is set to kick off in Downtown Newport, promising a captivating celebration of visual arts. The Executive Director for the Newport Economic Development Commission, Jon Chadwell, expressed excitement about this year's unique approach, as music takes a step back to allow the visual arts to shine.

Renowned stand-up comedian Mitch Fatel is set to take the stage Saturday, June 3 at Paragould's Collins Theater. The performance is part of the theater's Comedy at the Collins series.

Kristi Pulliam, artistic director, and Lucas Clonts, music programmer, of the Foundation of Arts give a preview of the activities the organization has for November.

Charles Haymes, vice president of the Arkansas Country Music Awards, announces the four recipients of the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. The ceremony is on June 5.

Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough spoke to Dr. Adam Long, the executive director of the A-State Heritage Sites, ahead of a musical fundraiser at the Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home featuring an appearance by Joanne Cash Yates.

Ahead of the A-State Wind Ensemble's Oct. 20 concert in Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center, Arkansas Root's Marty Scarborough sits with conductor Dr. Tim Oliver to discuss the pieces selected for the performance.

Mac Powell, for years, sang lead for the Grammy-award winning Christian rock band Third Day. Powell spoke to Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough ahead of a cross country tour with artists Mike Donehey, Josh Baldwin, and David Leonard kicking off in Jonesboro.

Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough speaks to Dr. Ryan Sullivan, Director of Choral Activities at A-State, and student vocalist Charlie Groves ahead of the "Living Music" concert by the A-State Concert Choir and Jonesboro Chorale.

Arkansas-born Levon Helm is best known as the drummer and a lead vocalist for the legendary group The Band. Arkansas Roots' Marty Scarbrough speaks to fellow Arkansas musician Dany Dozier, who's one of the organizers of the jubilee. They discuss Helm's legacy and what's expected at the festival.