The concept of musicians playing together has been popular since the first time anyone sat down to exchange musical ideas. Duos have had a great deal of success, and for the next two shows, we’ll highlight a mix of great … Continue reading →
The United States has traditionally been a safe haven for refugees the world over. Lately, our politicians have tried to alter that concept and the Covid pandemic has heightened the rhetoric on both sides of the issue. On this week’s … Continue reading →
Ashley Hutchings has been the founder of several British bands that electrified traditional folk music. He founded Fairport Convention with Simon Nicol, and stayed for four albums. He then founded Steeleye Span, and stayed on for a few years. He … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our three-part celebration of Black History Month. Focusing on the blues and soul, we’ll feature Aretha Franklin, Mance Lipscomb, BB King, Richie Havens, Kim & Reggie Harris, Selwin Birchwood and many more. It’s a celebration of … Continue reading →
This week we continue with our three-part celebration of Black History Month. We’ll feature music of holiness and freedom, with selections from Mavis Staples, The Golden Gate Quartet, Bernice Johnson Reagon, The McIntosh County Shouters and many more. We shall … Continue reading →
Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. The concept was established as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1926. Kent State University … Continue reading →
We lost a great musician on Christmas Day when Tony Rice passed at the age of 69. His friend Ricky Skaggs described Tony as “the single most influential acoustic guitar player in the last 50 years.” This week’s show, we’ll … Continue reading →
