When the Lines Go Down
Episode #26-33 airing 08-19-26
It has been a rough summer weather-wise for so many areas of the U.S. and around the world, from wind to fire to floods. Folk music bears the news and holds the memories of communities affected, so we’ll share some … Continue reading →
Kids’ Stuff
Episode #26-32 airing 08-12-26
Summer is sadly drawing near its close, with some children and grownups already headed back to school. Gather around the old computer (or the old-school radio) and listen to some music that children and adults will enjoy. We include music … Continue reading →
Stringing Along
Episode #26-31 airing 08-05-26
Sometimes it might seem disappointing when a folk music recording includes orchestrations. For another point of view, I listened to “When the Day the Day is Done: The Orchestrations of Robert Kirby” on Ace Records and I came to the … Continue reading →
Down to the Sea in Songs
Episode #26-30 airing 07-29-26
People celebrate the summer season in many different ways, and one of the most popular is to go towards the water. This week we present a collection of songs related to maritime life and work. We’ll hear selections from Lou … Continue reading →
It’s Festival Time!
Episode #26-29 airing 07-22-26
It’s summer time and that’s the time to go to your favorite music festival or better yet, try out a new one. We’ll hear classic music from the first Newport Folk Festival in 1959, travel to Galax, Virginia for the … Continue reading →
The Cowboy Way
Episode #26-28 airing 07-15-26
This time around we’ll feature music in the Cowboy Way – sent out especially to Rick and Becky, our close kin in Cody, Wyoming. We’ve got classic songs from Lead Belly, Powder River Jack and Kitty Lee, Jack Guthrie, and … Continue reading →
World Mix
Episode #26-27 airing 07-08-26
This week on the program we continue our musical explorations with World Mix. We’ll hear a fascinating blend of tunes – recordings from Finland, Japan, Tibet, the Balkans, Mexico, Quebec, Brazil and beyond. We’ll feature the first World Music star, … Continue reading →
Roads and Rails, Pt.2
Episode #26-26 airing 07-01-26
This week we’ll continue with more great songs of the road and the long steel rails, perhaps in time to inspire your summer travel. We’ll hear great music from sources as varied as Jimmy Webb, The Delmore Brothers, Paul Simon, … Continue reading →
Roads and Rails, Pt.1
Episode #26-25 airing 06-24-26
Wanderlust can become a serious problem if not treated properly. The best remedy is to get out there and travel! This week in part one of our feature we focus on great songs of the road and the long steel … Continue reading →
Squeeze, Pt.2
Episode #26-24 airing 06-17-26
On this edition of the Magazine, we’ll stretch from Ireland across to the Appalachians, with a stop at bluegrass, as we continue to mark Accordion Awareness Month. Tunes and songs from Louisa Jo (Lou) Killen, John and Phil Cunningham, Los … Continue reading →