The Local Honeys, American
Cigarette Trees, 2017 (song)
This song was written and performed by the The Local Honeys, a band composed of two Kentucky women performing what they call Kentucky music. They see themselves as creators and storytellers, not just carrying on the tradition of music. This song is a sort of protest song against King Coal and the environmental impacts of coal mining in Appalachia. It talks about mountaintop removal, the dependence of the miners on coal, and how mine owners are destroying the environment for profit without losing any sleep. This piece of music directly represents the struggle of the people of Appalachia and secondarily represents the sound of the mountains. To me personally, this song sounds like Appalachia as it tells the story of the people.
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGZ4obUmRjQ. Label by Sam Dutilly