BOB NORMAN PASSES
Bob Norman passed away on Sunday after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 61 years old. I first met Bob in late ’70s or early ’80s, just about the time I created TRADITIONS on WFDU. Bob was an … Continue reading →
Ron Olesko
For over 40 years, Ron has been a radio programmer with WFDU-FM in Teaneck, New Jersey. In 2019 he created www.FolkMusicNotebook.com - a 24/7 Internet radio channel devoted to folk music and is available worldwide. Ron created WFDU-FM's TRADITIONS in 1980, a show that he continues to host and produce every Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time. He's the president of and booker for the Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, and is a regular contributor to Sing Out! as well as the host of the Folk Music Notebook blog on this site. Ron can also be found emceeing concerts and festivals around the NYC/NJ area.
WFDU-FM’sTRADITIONS Playlist for April 27, 2008
A look at the work of the Florida Folklife Digitization project with selections from their archives. (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the … Continue reading →
CD PICK OF THE WEEK: GREG GREENWAY’S “STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVE”
GregGreenway‘s new CD “Standing on the Side of Love” shows the artist continuing to mature with the confidence to explore new sounds. This superb recording from Greg offers a powerful collection of songs, all of which were written by Greg … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION – playlist for April 25, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel Farewell to … Continue reading →
NEW JERSEY FOLK FESTIVAL THIS SATURDAY
The first “big” outdoor festival of the season, at least in the Garden State, will take place this coming Saturday April 27th. The Annual New Jeresy Folk Festival will once again take over the lawn of the Eagleton Institute, George … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s THE SESSION Playlist for April 18, 2008
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel Farewell to … Continue reading →
RON’S CD PICK OF THE WEEK: “LOVE AND OTHER TRAGEDIES” from RED MOLLY
I hate using cliches, but this one seems appropriate. The trio Red Molly is like a bottle of fine wine. You know it is good from the day you first see the bottle, but as it matures the subtle textures … Continue reading →
A BENEFIT FOR UTAH PHILLIPS TO BE HELD IN WHITE PLAINS ON SUNDAY APRIL 20
I’d like to share a note that I received from John Pietaro, a member of the alternative protest ensemble Flames of Discount, about this coming Sunday’s benefit for Utah Phillips:A BENEFIT FOR UTAH PHILLIPSSunday April 20, 2PM – 4PMRosendale Community … Continue reading →
E-FOLK MUSIC
Folk music has always been about traditions. The idea of songs being shared from generation to generation, often accompanied by acoustic instruments gives the genre an appeal to people who try to celebrate the treasures of the past – and … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS playlist for April 13, 2008
(Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or on the web at www.wfdu.fm. A Sing Out! Radio Partner ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABEL -WebsiteTheme: … Continue reading →