On this week’s show, we celebrate that harbinger of spring in the bluegrass community as a bunch of new bluegrass CDs are released right before festival season. We’ll feature new music from Mile Twelve, Jeff Scroggins & Colorado, Molly Tuttle, … Continue reading →
On this week’s show we conclude our two-part feature celebrating Women’s History Month. Included are some of the finest musicians and singers in folk music who just happen to be women. We’ll hear Patty Griffin, Nina Simone, Kate Long, Alice … Continue reading →
On this week’s show we begin a two-part feature celebrating Women’s History Month. We’ll hear some wonderful music from some of the finest musicians and singers who just happen to be women. Included are selections from Claudia Schmidt, Rachel Eddy, … Continue reading →
It’s upon us once again: the one day each year when everybody is Irish. We’ll join in this year to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some wonderful contemporary and classic recordings from Irish and Irish/American artists including Moving Cloud, Runa, … Continue reading →
Introduction – “Samson and Delilah” Last month’s post on “Old Bill Rolling Pin” inspired our musical exploration for today. You’ll recall that post relied on an understanding of ‘coded’ lyrics as a safe way for black folks to express a … Continue reading →
Baseball fans around the world annually wait for the sportscasters to announce “Pitchers and Catchers Report” … four words which denotes the beginning of the Baseball season. On this week’s show we’ll hear some great classic and contemporary songs about … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part feature in honor of Black History Month. We’ll hear more recent recordings from Jon Batiste, Rhiannon Giddens and Mavis Staples. We’ll also hear some classics from Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Booker T. & the … Continue reading →
On the evening of February 7, hammered dulcimer master Bill Spence passed away, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old, and I would be doing him a major discredit if I limit the description of his accomplishments … Continue reading →
This week we begin a two-part feature in honor of Black History Month. We’ll hear classic music from Kim and Reggie Harris, John Jackson, Big Bill Broonzy, The Tennessee Chocolate Drops, Washington Phillips and Lead Belly along with many more. … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day in upon us once more. Flowers and chocolates are literally flying off the shelves and there are near riots at card shops. This may be a bit of an overstatement but Valentine’s Day remains a very favorite holiday … Continue reading →
