Old Time, New Paths with Annick Odom

Description: What does a thriving creative scene look like in Morgantown, West Virginia? Folk singer, bassist, and clarinetist Annick Odom takes us inside the old time music community that pulled her home from across an ocean, introduces an art form you've probably never heard of, and shares how community projects became the foundation of a creative career built on her own terms.

Key Topics: Old time music and Appalachian jam culture Crankies and reviving pre-film storytelling Building a creative career around community projects and grant support The gig filter: good money, good people, good time Balancing a full-time job with a serious creative practice Freelancer safety nets in the Netherlands versus the US Separating being good at something from it being worthwhile to do Making local, in-person art in the age of AI and streaming Apprenticing with master traditional artists Featured Guest: Annick Odom is a Belgian American folk singer, bassist, and clarinetist based in Morgantown, West Virginia. She organizes square dances and a crankie festival in her community, apprentices with master traditional artists in Appalachia, and performs everything from orchestral repertoire to experimental bass and voice music.

Her latest album is Linen of Words. Notable Quotes: "The more that AI comes into our lives, the more that I just wanna make art that AI would never." (Annick Odom) "Is it a good amount of money?

Is it good people? Is it a good time?

And if it doesn't have two of those things, say no." (Annick Odom) Connect with our guest: Find Annick Odom on Bandcamp and streaming platforms. Her latest album is Linen of Words.

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