Thinking Out Loud: Ozark Music Festival Documentary

By Darren Hellwege

Published May 30, 2023 at 11:40 AM CDT

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Roger Giles/State Historical Society of MO

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Music lovers gathered in Sedalia for massive music festival

Roger Giles/State Historical Society of Missouri

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Music lovers gathered in Sedalia for massive music festival

Roger Giles/State Historical Society of Missouri

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State Historical Society of MO

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State Historical Society of MO

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Kevin Walsh of the State Historical Society of Missouri about an upcoming screening of a film documenting the 1974 Ozark Music Festival, a massive and memorable Missouri music moment.

Thinking Out Loud

Darren Hellwege

"The Voice Of Columbia," Darren Hellwege has hosted NPR's “Morning Edition” for over 30 years on KBIA, and serves as host/producer of the award-winning “Thinking Out Loud” programs. He also hosts “Vox Humana” on Classical 90.5 FM. Darren is also a marketing representative for KBIA and Classical 90.5, helping businesses connect with their customers using public radio.

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