Murder Ballads and Memphis BBQ (with Tyler Fritts)

Erin and Chris speak with Dr. Tyler Fritts, a musicologist who grew up in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. Dr. Fritts talks about studying at Berea College, his field recording of Appalachian melodies, and how music and food are the best ways to get to know someone.

Here’s a link to the NPR story mentioned in this episode:

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/05/953653411/katherine-jackson-frenchs-ballad-collection-published-110-years-later