     Asleep At The Wheel Still the King Bismeaux www.bismeauxrecords.com  Asleep at the Wheel moved from Paw Paw, West Virginia to Berkeley, CA, in the early 1970s at the suggestion of Commander Cody. Like Cody, … Continue reading →
     RANI ARBO and DAISY MAHEM Violets are Blue Signature Sounds 2074 www.raniarbo.com  âAmericanaâ is such an ambiguous label that it often seems to connote little more than a song sung in English. If, on … Continue reading →
Musical duos are as popular as ever. On this weekâs program weâll hear some of my long-time favorites including Robin and Linda Williams, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings and Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen. Mixed in will be some more … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS playlist for April 19, 2015 Over the years Iâve had many guests on the program who are more than just singers or songwriters. These dedicated artists are also activists and educators who help enlighten their audiences while … Continue reading →
We thought it might be fun this week to share with you some of why we do what we do in this blog. Â Each of the writers here has their own story about hearing their first murder ballad. Each of … Continue reading →
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John Renbourn passed away suddenly recently at the age of 70. He left behind vast collection of music recorded as a solo artist, in duet with Bert Jansch and Stefan Grossman and in the bands Pentangle, The John Renbourn Group … Continue reading →
My favorite memories of being a parent involve the days when nothing happens. When weâre just laying around doing nothing but basking in each otherâs joy and love. â Patterson Hood I donât believe sorry is strong enough. None of … Continue reading →
Sad news today as word that Dobro player Tut Taylor has passed at age 91 on Thursday morning. Known for his contributions to John Hartfordâs revolutionary Aereo-Plain record, Taylor was a beloved name throughout the bluegrass and old-time music community. … Continue reading →
& WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS playlist for April 5, 2015 Brooklyn, New York has undergone a renaissance during the past 20 years, and the accompanying issue of gentrification has been well documented in news reports in recent years. After young professionals snapped up real estate … Continue reading →
