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Emmitt Owens

Appalachia

  • More Than a Name: The Forgotten History Behind “Buzzard Dust”

    The Buzzard Times More Than a Name: The Forgotten History Behind “Buzzard Dust” By Staff Reporter BUZZARD ROOST, Ala. — To many people, the phrase “Buzzard Dust” sounds like something made up for a band name. According to Appalachian folklore, it wasn’t. Long before it became the title of an independent music project, buzzard dust… Read more

  • THE RETURN OF BUZZARD DUST MIXTAPES

    🚨 THE RETURN OF BUZZARD DUST MIXTAPES 🚨 After years of silence, Buzzard Dust Mixtapes is back. If you remember the original Buzzard Dust Colored albums, you’ll immediately notice something has changed. This isn’t rap. 🔥 This is a complete reimagining of the project… What began years ago as short, ten minute experimental releases has… Read more

  • Buzzard Dust Mixtapes – Derrick Mobley “Alabama” Lyrics

    Derrick Mobley – “Alabama”Written by: Emmitt OwensBuzzard Dust: Nickel [Verse 1]Red clay risin’, morning on the pines,Whippoorwill singin’ where the river winds.Dust on my boots, but Heaven knows my name—AlabamaAlabamaAlabamaAlabama [Verse 2]Front porch light where the old folks pray,Fields turn gold at the end of the day.No matter where I roam, my heart’ll say—AlabamaAlabamaAlabamaAlabama Read more

  • Buzzard Dust Mixtapes Opens Submissions to Independent & AI Songwriters — and Appalachian Storytellers

    The Buzzard Times Buzzard Dust Mixtapes Opens Submissions to Independent & AI Songwriters — and Appalachian Storytellers By Staff Reporter BUZZARD ROOST, Ala. — If you’ve been writing songs and wondering where they belong, Buzzard Dust Mixtapes may have the answer. The independent mixtape series is now accepting music submissions from songwriters, musicians, and even… Read more

  • Buzzard Dust Mixtapes: One Man’s Mission to Build America’s Largest Independent Appalachian Mixtape Network

    By EmmittOwens.com Staff In an era where independent musicians often chase viral trends, one project is taking a slower, more unconventional path—one rooted in regional identity, storytelling, and the culture of small-town America. Buzzard Dust Mixtapes is an independent music project focused on Southern, Appalachian, bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana-inspired music. Rather than operating as… Read more

  • Appalachian Dialect Features

    The Appalachian dialect is a distinctive variety of American English spoken throughout the Appalachian Mountain region, spanning parts of states including West Virginia, eastern Kentucky, eastern Tennessee, northern Alabama, western North Carolina, southwestern Virginia, and parts of Ohio and Pennsylvania. Here are the key features of Appalachian dialect: Pronunciation Features– A-prefixing: Adding “a-” before verbs… Read more

  • Stolen Melody

       The late June sun was bearin’ down somethin’ fierce on the old wooden dock where Jessup Reed and I sat with our lines cast into the slow-movin’ waters of Paint Rock River in Jackson County. High above, a group of buzzards circled lazy-like against the clear blue sky, their dark wings spread wide as… Read more

  • Buzzard Dust: From Ancient Folklore to Modern Understanding

    Introduction: The Mystique of Buzzard DustIn the rich tapestry of American folk traditions, few substances have acquired the peculiar mystique that surrounds “buzzard dust.” This enigmatic material—associated with turkey vultures (*Cathartes aura*) and black vultures (*Coragyps atratus*), collectively known as “buzzards” in many parts of the United States—represents a fascinating intersection of natural observation, medicinal… Read more

  • Elements of Traditional Appalachian Folk Writing

    Traditional Appalachian folk writing has several distinctive characteristics that reflect the region’s unique cultural heritage and way of life: Oral Storytelling Roots– Stories passed down through generations before being written– Rhythmic, repetitive language patterns that aid memorization– Call-and-response elements and audience participation devices– “Jack tales” and other traditional story structures Authentic Regional Voice– Distinctive mountain… Read more