& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 26, 2016 Justin Timberlake, who earned dubious street cred in the folk community for his role as a folksinger in the Coen Brothers film Inside Llweyn Davis, found himself in deeper hot water last … Continue reading →
Mystic Seaport recently held itâs Sea Music Festival. It would seem to be a good time to listen to some music from the sea and shore. On this weekâs program weâll hear music from Cyril Tawney, Debra Cowan, Cindy Kallet … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 19, 2016 This coming weekendâs forecast calls for sunny skies in Albany, New York area. I take that as a good omen as the 2016 Old Songs Festival will be taking place just outside … Continue reading →
We lost Dave Swarbrick on June 3rd after suffering from lung disease for many years. This weekâs edition of The Sing Out! Radio Magazine is dedicated to Dave. Weâll hear Daveâs fiddling and singing in many combinations including Fairport Convention, … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 12, 2016 A recent visit from singer-songwriter Shawna Caspi helped remind me that our folk community is still producing artists that care about creating songs that tell engaging stories through honest and heartfelt lyrics. … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for June 5, 2016 Elisa Peimer is not your typical singer/songwriter/folk artist. Many of her songs are played on the keyboard, not your standard issue folk instrument. Her background started at a young age with an … Continue reading →
Bob Dylan celebrated his 75th birthday on May 24th. This weekâs program celebrates Bob and features some great covers of his tunes and some rare recordings of Bob as artist and sideman. Weâll hear classic songs from Ian & Sylvia, … Continue reading →
The wonderful American Roots label Arhoolie was recently acquired by Smithsonian. This will ensure that all the priceless recordings made by founder Chris Strachwitz will be available for many years to come. Weâll hear classic music from Lydia Mendoza, Don … Continue reading →
But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me; for of such is the kingdom of heaven. â Matthew 19:14 This post looks at a pair of songs inspired by memories of one of postwar … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS Playlist for May 29, 2016 It has been over a year since the trio Red Molly announced they were going on an âindefinite hiatusâ following their summer tour. Their final concerts last August were bittersweet affairs with … Continue reading →
