The Appalachian dulcimer is now a core instrument in the American tradition, but styles performed by modern dulcimer enthusiasts run the gamut from traditional folk music through popular and experimental forms. This week we’ll hear new and classic recordings by … Continue reading →
This week on the program we’ll feature music on the ukulele. It’s a handy instrument that’s accessible yet works for many ability levels and different kinds of music, too. You’ll hear Jake Shimabukuro, The Dustbowl Revival, Cathy Fink and Marcy … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part feature, Trad. Arranged By. The program features traditional folk players who’ve expanded the style, including Bellowhead, Pentangle, Brass Monkey and others. Explore new traditions … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. LISTEN: … Continue reading →
The folk music players in the UK have a much more liberal outlook on arrangements than we’ve had in the US. They enjoy shaking things up a bit while we tend to view traditional music with more reverence, staying close … Continue reading →
This week we complete our two-part feature focusing on the blues. We’ll hear tunes from Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters, Al Basile, Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, The Mystix and more. We’re blue again … this week on The Sing … Continue reading →
