Itâs been one of the warmest summers on record up here in the Northeast. The change to Autumn weather will be most welcome. The Fall is my favorite time of the year. It takes so long to arrive and then … Continue reading →
Prologue Ken recently introduced me to Chad Van Gaalenâs âMolten Light,â a song that had earlier been introduced to him by Chicago-based visual artist Ellen Greene. While we could probably do an extended post about all that is going on … Continue reading →
[soundcloud url=âhttps://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/198587901âł params=âauto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=trueâ width=â100%â height=â450âł iframe=âtrueâ /] Our selection this week brings you another male-female duo with a strong interest in vintage music and quirky, charming intrumentation. Sami & Sarah are part of the Brooklyn roots music scene and draw … Continue reading →
I am very fond of music that pushes the envelope, that is I enjoy when musicians leave their comfort zone and take their music in new directions. This weekâs program is entitled Name That Tune and features players who are … Continue reading →
Preview of a new 2-CD set honoring Ewan MacColl and WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for September 13, 2015 Â This weekâs show featured a spotlight on a new CD collection that celebrates one of the folk revivalâs most influential artists in … Continue reading →
[soundcloud url=âhttps://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/150157600âł params=âauto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=trueâ width=â100%â height=â450âł iframe=âtrueâ /] Hailing from New Hampshire, the duo of Miss Maybell and Slimpickinâs take 1920s nostalgia past their period attire and into a genuine affection for the music of the era. While they focus primarily … Continue reading →
The purity of the unaccompanied human voice is one of the most beautiful sounds. Songs sung without accompaniment or a capella have a long history in folk music. You donât need an instrument to make beautiful music whether youâre working … Continue reading →
And the TRADITIONS Playlist for September 6, 2015 Glancing at the calendar on my phone just a few minutes after the âOn Airâ light flicked on, I came to the realization that this week marks the 40th anniversary of my … Continue reading →
Today is Labor Day in the U.S. and Canada. Our song this week is not a murder ballad proper, but I felt drawn to write about it because it portrays the sacrifices and risks of working. Just as my friend, Maureen, mentioned a few … Continue reading →
[soundcloud url=âhttps://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/74225912âł params=âauto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=trueâ width=â100%â height=â450âł iframe=âtrueâ /] Folkfinds has hit Scandinavian old-time before, but our visit to Jesper Deleuran marks our first time in Denmark. Jesper is an old-time enthusiast with a command of several instruments, an eclectic repertoire of … Continue reading →
