Raised on gospel in Gause, Texas, Foster showcased the talent that made her a member of the Texas Music Hall of Fame.
The versatile Austin, Texas-based vocal powerhouse Ruthie Foster made a return trip to the Mountain Stage during a road show at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.
For nearly 40 years, Mountain Stage has been the home of live music on public radio. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, hosted by Kathy Mattea, and distributed by NPR Music, each two hour episode of Mountain Stage can be heard every week on more than 280 stations across America, and around the world via NPR Music. Recorded in front of a live audience, Mountain Stage features performances from seasoned legends and emerging stars in genres ranging from folk, blues, and country; to indie rock, synth pop, world music, alternative, and beyond.
Whether you’re new to the show or you’ve been around since 1983, we’re glad you’re here.
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Mountain Stage is the home of live music on public radio. Each two-hour episode features performances from 4–5 guests and is bound to reconnect you with a familiar mainstay or introduce you to your new favorite band. Listen each week on public radio stations across America.
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