This week on the program we continue our musical explorations with World Mix. We’ll hear a fascinating blend of tunes – recordings from Finland, Japan, Tibet, the Balkans, Mexico, Quebec, Brazil and beyond. We’ll feature the first World Music star, … Continue reading →
This week we’ll continue with more great songs of the road and the long steel rails, perhaps in time to inspire your summer travel. We’ll hear great music from sources as varied as Jimmy Webb, The Delmore Brothers, Paul Simon, … Continue reading →
Wanderlust can become a serious problem if not treated properly. The best remedy is to get out there and travel! This week in part one of our feature we focus on great songs of the road and the long steel … Continue reading →
On this edition of the Magazine, we’ll stretch from Ireland across to the Appalachians, with a stop at bluegrass, as we continue to mark Accordion Awareness Month. Tunes and songs from Louisa Jo (Lou) Killen, John and Phil Cunningham, Los … Continue reading →
June is officially recognized as National Accordion Awareness Month in the United States. It was established in 1989 to promote awareness of the accordion, encourage people to learn about the instrument, and celebrate its contributions to many musical traditions. In … Continue reading →
On this episode we’ll conclude our two part-feature on psychedelic influences on folk music. We’ll hear classic selections from Pearls Before Swine, The Incredible String Band, The Grateful Dead, Peter, Paul and Mary and newer music from Lankum, Anna & … Continue reading →
The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That sound did not end with advent … Continue reading →
We’ll conclude the revisit to our two-part travel feature with music from Mandolin Man from Belgium, Trio Mediaeval from Norway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo from Africa, Divanhana from Bosnia and many more. Find that comfy chair once again and travel the … Continue reading →
The conventional wisdom is that history doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. With that in mind, we’ll revisit two programs from an earlier time of uncertainty, when traveling was difficult amid world and family situations. We can become armchair travelers and enjoy … Continue reading →
How do we know what has gone before in music and folklore? Musical explorers with reel-to-reel recorders and notebooks went out and found music, recording musicians and singers and storytellers to make sure the music kept going. For the record … Continue reading →
