Following in the footsteps of collectors the world over, for almost a century folklorists have traveled far and wide, following leads to front porches, living rooms and backyards to record distinctive traditional songs and tunes across the U.S. The inspiration … Continue reading →
This time out, we complete our two-part celebration of fingerstyle guitar, drawing inspiration from Craft Records’ new collection “The Thousand Incarnations of the Rose,” featuring guitar and banjo from some great “American Primitive” guitarists and banjo players. We’ll listen to … Continue reading →
Two new releases served as an inspiration for the next couple of episodes. This week we start with Tompkins Square’s collection of demos and outtakes from the great guitarist Duck Baker entitled “Les Blues Du Richmond.” From there, we celebrate … Continue reading →
The kids in my neighborhood have finally ended the school year (after making up quite a bit of time due to the winter weather). It’s the perfect time of the year for the family to gather around the old computer … Continue reading →
This week we continue our two-week accordion feature with music from Malcolm Dalglish and Grey Larsen, Astor Piazzolla, Bruce Daigrepont, Johnny & Phil Cunningham, and many more. A continuation of our re-examination of the noble accordion … on this installment … Continue reading →
This week we begin a two-part feature focusing on the accordion. Back in those pre-cable days, we had very few TV stations to choose from, so, frequently, all through our neighborhood almost every homes was tuned to The Lawrence Welk … Continue reading →
As I get older, I notice the apparent “graying” of the folk music audience. As soon as I label myself a “moldy fig,” a great new young artist gets my attention.This week on the SORM we’ll feature some young musicians … Continue reading →
When I was younger, I was disappointed when a folk music album included orchestrations behind the player or band. I hadn’t given it much of a thought lately but with the reissue of “When the Day the Day is Done: … Continue reading →
The release of Bettye LaVette’s collection of Bob Dylan songs, Things Have Changed, inspired this week’s show. We’ll play the very first recording on Blowin’ in the Wind, a take on “Mr. Tambourine Man” by one of the men featured … Continue reading →
My son’s in-laws recently moved to Wyoming from West Virginia. Becky, his mother-in-law, listens to our program in the gym, and she requested “a cowboy show” so this week’s show is dedicated to Rick and Becky in Cody, Wyoming. We’ll … Continue reading →
