During today’s show I kept one eye on the Grammy Award webcast of the "pre-telecast" ceremonies where the Grammys were given out in the American Roots catagories, including Traditional Folk. While I wish there could have been a tie with … Continue reading →
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history – and most important – to do some real good in this world, at a time when it really needs some help. Pete Seeger is auctioning his famous banjo … Continue reading →
Montreal folk singer Kate McGarrigle has died at age 63. The singer had reportedly been battling clear-cell carcinoma. Kate and her sister Anna were better known as the McGarrigle Sisters. The duo were inducted into the Order of Canada in … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for January 17, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko www.ronolesko.blogspot.com It was a dreary, rainy, cold afternoon in the NYC area – and my intent was to spread a little cheer and offer a bit of a reprieve. With … Continue reading →
Ron invited you to join the Facebook group "Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club". To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=776224854&k=3XC52Z65QT6G6BD1WF2ZURPUW6BAY6XGWUBW&oid=90253107036 Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You … Continue reading →
First show of the New Year and the start of our 4th decade (depending on how you look at decades!). I started WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS in 1980 and I’m honored that the series still continues on Sunday afternoons where we first … Continue reading →