Many folk and roots artists write songs about real historical events, and in this hour Katie plays several such ‘story songs’ – about a mining disaster in Victoria, a racially motivated massacre in Florida, ‘missing persons’ notices at a New York bus depot, and a mighty and courageous convict woman. There are also tracks from the excellent new albums by Bobby Alu, Kacey Musgraves, Charm of Finches and Benny Elder. Here is the playlist: Would It Feel Nice – Bobby Alu Lonely Millionaire – Kacey Musgraves This Beating Heart – Floyd Thursby Leave It All Behind – Charm of Finches Rosewood – Eric Bibb In the Sweet By and By – Montgomery Church Buffalo – Tom Harrison Seventeen (Acoustic) – Benny Elder Mary Bryant – Broken Creek Above: Floyd Thursby’s ‘This Beating Heart’ single cover design by Lwnski