Interview with Michael Johnathon, August 22, 2017
Project: Michael Johnathon Oral History Project
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Michael Johnathon, a folk artist and the founder of WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, discusses how he came up with the idea for Woodsongs and how he and Kevin Johnson got the show up and running. He also talks about struggling artists and the corporations that make it difficult for artists to make a livelihood. The Woodsongs Education Program, as well as the Woodsongs Front Porch Association, are discussed to illustrate the steps that Johnathon is taking in inspiring people to love music and to fight against the corporations.Interview Accession
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Johnathon, Michael Interview by Douglas A. Boyd. 22 Aug. 2017. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Johnathon, M. (2017, August 22). Interview by D. A. Boyd. Michael Johnathon Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Johnathon, Michael, interview by Douglas A. Boyd. August 22, 2017, Michael Johnathon Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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