Sam Gleaves

Country Queers

Sam Gleaves is a white gay man who was born and raised in Virginia and now lives in Kentucky. Sam is an old-time musician, educator, singer/songwriter, and a banjo, guitar, and fiddle player. This episode features Rae's 2013 interview with Sam where he talks about musical traditions, family, and finding a sense of belonging within the word "Fabulachian." Then you'll hear a phone call between Sam and Rae from January 2022 reflecting on what it's like to listen back to this interview after nearly a decade.

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There's a lot of wind in this episode so take care of your ears while listening!

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For this episode we're asking folks who are able to support Black Appalachian Young and Rising - which is the Black Youth caucus of the STAY Project. BAYR is for Black Appalachian Youth and by Black Appalachian Youth. Check out their work and donate here:

https://www.thestayproject.net/black-appalachian-young-and-rising

Also BIG love to the STAY Project and the Highlander Center in this episode! Please go check out all of their important and powerful work in Appalachia and the South!

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To learn more about this collaboratively produced 2nd season check out our websites at www.countryqueers.com and www.weareoutintheopen.org

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Created and produced by Rae Garringer with support from HB Lozito from Out in the Open.

Editorial advisory dream team: Hermelinda Cortés, Lewis Raven Wallace, and Sharon P. Holland

Music by Sam Gleaves! Check out more of his music here: http://www.samgleaves.com

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If you'd like to support this rural queer and trans led project head on over to our Patreon page.