North Carolina storyteller, Linda Goodman, a native of Melungeon descent, learned the art
of storytelling from her father, a former coal miner who was himself a master yarn spinner. Known for works with a Southern Appalachian flavor, Goodman has been
entertaining audiences throughout the country with her original stories and traditional
tales for over 25 years. Her one-woman show, Daughters of the Appalachians, tells the stories of six unique Appalachian women. "Each tale can stand alone,” notes author Joan Leotta, “but together they form a saga of the Southern Appalachian Mountains that helped shape their lives. The clear strong voices given these women by Goodman lifts them from any stereotype stigma. They are very real, almost too real in some cases."
On Saturday, April 18, Goodman brings her one-woman show to Jonesborough as part of our Appalachian Roots Tribute. Admission to the performance is included in the Full Event ticket or may be purchased separately online or at the door.
