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the River Witch

From: Voices of Youth - Moab
Length: 08:18

A rural-legend from the Colorado River. Read the full description.

Default-piece-image-1 The River Witch is the story of a rural legend that grew out of the untimely death of a young woman many years ago. Not unlike the La Llorona story of the hispanic southwest, it involves death and water. The legend seems to only get passed down at the high school. In tracing it down, Jamie discovered the legend's true roots.

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Piece Description

The River Witch is the story of a rural legend that grew out of the untimely death of a young woman many years ago. Not unlike the La Llorona story of the hispanic southwest, it involves death and water. The legend seems to only get passed down at the high school. In tracing it down, Jamie discovered the legend's true roots.

Broadcast History

premiered on KZMU May 2008

Related Website

http://www.kzmu.org