Ozark Highlands Radio

Series produced by Ozark Highlands Radio

Caption: Ozark Highlands Radio
Ozark Highlands Radio 

Ozark Highlands Radio features exclusive live recordings, artist interviews and feature host segments. No carriage fees, ever. 40 original shows, 12 evergreens and a yearly generic fundraiser.

Ozark Highlands Radio is an hour-long public radio program that features live musical performances recorded at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. With archival recordings from native Ozark musicians to the contemporary Roots/Old Time performers of today, Ozark Highlands Radio explores the history, tradition and current trends in traditional and modern acoustic music.

In addition to the live performances Ozark Highlands Radio also features interviews with performers, feature host and guest contributor segments, and web only content including jam sessions and expanded interviews.

Daren Dortin is Executive Producer and served as co-host/producer for Beale Street Caravan from 1997-2004.


180 Pieces

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Caption: Aunt Ollie Gilbert, Credit: Susan Gilbert Kemp
Voices. A collection of contemporary folk singers with unique and authentic voices recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain V...

  • Added: Feb 29, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Amythyst Kiah
In this special episode, Ozark Highlands Radio partners with Oxford American Magazine to bring Johnson City, Tennessee based up & coming contempora...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Casey Penn
Ozark original ACMA nominated and rising national bluegrass sensation The Casey Penn Band recorded live at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Moun...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Seldom Scene
Legendary Grammy nominated Bethesda, Maryland progressive bluegrass super-group The Seldom Scene recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in M...

  • Added: Feb 13, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Keith Sykes
Songs and stories from a trio of Grammy award winning world class songwriters recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkan...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Steam Machine
Authentic Minneapolis old time bluegrass string band quartet Steam Machine recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas...

  • Added: Jan 30, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Dom Flemons
In honor of Black History Month, OHR pays tribute to African Americans’ profound contribution to American music. Forged into the roots of blues, j...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Seamus Egan
Traditional Irish musician, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seamus Egan recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkans...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Pam Setser
It’s Dulcimer Jamboree time once again! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkan...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2024
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Hubby Jenkins
A titanic trio of certified country blues guitar masters recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, commentar...

  • Added: Dec 19, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Joni Bishop
Christmas songs both traditional & rare, performed by an interesting array of folk musicians, recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Moun...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Patsy Montana
A collection of consummate cow poke crooners recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, commentary from these...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Steel Wheels
A collection of stringbands and stringband music both traditional and modern recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkans...

  • Added: Nov 15, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Blackberry Summer
It’s Dulcimer Jamboree 2022! Each year, dulcimer players from all over come to the Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas for a w...

  • Added: Nov 07, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Banjo Billy Mathews
Ozark original old-time fiddler, banjo maker and legendary fiddle tune collector Banjo Billy Mathews recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park ...

  • Added: Oct 24, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: OFC - Jubilee!
A celebration of 50 years of the Ozark Folk Center State Park presented through archival audio from its 1973 grand opening as well as interviews of...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Nicholas Edward Williams
Singer, multi-instrumentalist, podcaster, story teller and musicologist Nicholas Edward Williams recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in M...

  • Added: Sep 22, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Rodney Dillard
Bluegrass superstar, beloved television personality and founder of the legendary bluegrass group the Dillards, Rodney Dillard, recorded live at Oza...

  • Added: Sep 13, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: Alvin Youngblood Hart
Renowned Mississippi blues guitarist and singer Alvin Youngblood Hart recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Al...

  • Added: Sep 05, 2023
  • Length: 58:59
Caption: The Lovestruck Balladeers
Acoustic ragtime and early jazz quintet the Lovestruck Balladeers recorded live at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View, Arkansas. Also, ...

  • Added: Aug 29, 2023
  • Length: 58:59