Check out the the newest podcast from CDSS—From the Mic, with Mary Wesley!

Host Mary Wesley interviews nationally-known dance caller, old-time musician, and flatfoot dancer Phil Jamison. They talk about Phil's roots in the old time music scene, how he first stepped up to the mic as a caller, and his philosophy and approach to leading dances. They delve into his research about the history of dance calling in southern Appalachia and compare the ins-and-outs of square dance calling and contra dance calling. Phil also shares some incredible historic recordings of dance callers and some tracks from his own musical collaborations.