S2 E31- Floyd Shape Note Singing
Aug 4, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min · 19 segments
Interview with Chris Wolf and this week's current news and events.
Aug 4, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min · 19 segments
Interview with Chris Wolf and this week's current news and events.
Eddie WorthPanelist
John X. ValaitisPanelistWelcome to Floyd where stories unfold In the heart of Appalachia, treasures untold From Main Street lights to the Blue Ridge sights Let's take a look at what's happening tonight
I'm your host, Lucas Graham, back for another edition of this week's Floyd Main Street Podcast.
Joining us today for the beginning of our podcast episode, we are joined by the members of the Floyd Shape Note, a local singing community carrying forward an old American musical tradition.
Shape note singing uses four printed shapes to help ordinary people read harmonies together.
Singers gather in a hollow square without instruments, a conductor, or any traditional audience, and they take turns leading songs from the sacred harp and other related books.
Although most lyrics are Christian hymns, the singings welcome people of different faiths and people with no religious affiliation who may come from music, history, fellowship, or spiritual meaning.
Today we'll learn why these shapes exist, what happens inside that square, and why this tradition has even found a home here in Floyd County.
And so before we get started, I just want you to introduce yourself and tell us your connection to the Floyd shape note.
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Welcome to Floyd where stories unfold In the heart of Appalachia, treasures untold From Main Street lights to the Blue Ridge sights Let's take a look at what's happening tonight
I'm your host, Lucas Graham, back for another edition of this week's Floyd Main Street Podcast.
Joining us today for the beginning of our podcast episode, we are joined by the members of the Floyd Shape Note, a local singing community carrying forward an old American musical tradition.
Shape note singing uses four printed shapes to help ordinary people read harmonies together.
Singers gather in a hollow square without instruments, a conductor, or any traditional audience, and they take turns leading songs from the sacred harp and other related books.
Although most lyrics are Christian hymns, the singings welcome people of different faiths and people with no religious affiliation who may come from music, history, fellowship, or spiritual meaning.
Today we'll learn why these shapes exist, what happens inside that square, and why this tradition has even found a home here in Floyd County.
And so before we get started, I just want you to introduce yourself and tell us your connection to the Floyd shape note.