This week on the Magazine we begin a two-part feature showcasing unsung songwriters you may not be familiar with. We’ll hear recordings from The Brother Brothers, Liz Simmons, Mac Leaphart, Tiffany Williams, Dave Richardson and many others. Singing the praises … Continue reading →
We welcome spring on this week’s program, after gray and challenging winter weather and too much rain and snow. We have music from Anne Hills, Claudia Schmidt, Tom Rush, Friction Farm, Rani Arbo & Daisy Mayhem. “Glad for the Spring,” … Continue reading →
In folk and country music much attention is given to brother duets, like the Everlys and the Delmores, but less mention is made of sister sibling harmony. In counterpoint, this week on the Magazine we’ll present Musical Sisters. We’ll hear … Continue reading →
This week we complete our two-week feature, Send the Singer Home, with instrumental selections from a variety of sources. I’m always searching for interesting instrumentalists for the theme music for each week’s program – while some artists are all-instrumental, others … Continue reading →
There has usually been an abundance of singer-songwriters on the folk music scene. Many are quite talented but in this age of self-produced recordings many are less so. But there is not is an abundance of great instrumental recordings. It … Continue reading →
It’s that time of the year again when hope springs eternal – spring training for Major League Baseball. All of the teams are tied for first place until at least Opening Day, and this week on the program we’ll listen … Continue reading →
This week we’ll complete our two-part feature focusing on maritime songs and sea shanties. We’ll hear from Waterson-Carthy, John Roberts, Alan Carr, The Fisherman’s Friends, Cyril Tawney, Sally Rogers and lots of fine singers and players. We’ll haul away together, … Continue reading →
There has been a resurgence of interest in maritime songs and shanties since social media videos have spread them out into the world. In a nod to popular taste, this week we begin a two-part feature focusing on maritime songs … Continue reading →
This week on the podcast we conclude our three-part celebration of Black History Month. We’ll present music from the blues and soul catalog featuring Aretha Franklin, Mance Lipscomb, BB King, Richie Havens, Kim & Reggie Harris, Selwin Birchwood and more. … Continue reading →
This week on the Magazine we continue with part two of our celebration of Black History Month. We’ll hear music of holiness and freedom with selections from Mavis Staples, The Golden Gate Quartet, Bernice Johnson Reagon, The McIntosh County Shouters … Continue reading →
