When I was a teenager in eastern Pennsylvania in the 1960s, I was a dedicated reader of Sing Out! I couldn’t always afford to buy a copy, but the music store where took guitar lessons let me read each new … Continue reading →
On this week’s program, we celebrate my very favorite season, autumn, with a collection of classic and recent recordings which bring to mind falling leaves and cooler temperatures. We’ll hear music from Ranchwriters, Judy Collins, Joni Mitchell, Martin Simpson, The … Continue reading →
Two weeks ago we began our two-part feature highlighting artists performing works by other writers, then we took a week off to celebrate Labor Day, a Sing Out! Radio Magazine tradition. This week, we pick up where we left off … Continue reading →
This week’s program celebrates Labor Day. Many in the United States consider Labor Day as simply the end of Summer, forgetting the great ontributions to our daily life that have occurred due to the Labor Movement and organizing by American … Continue reading →
There was a time when the occupation of songwriter did not automatically include singer in the description. Generally, a songwriter wrote the song and it was performed by a singer. This began to change in the 1950s, and truly became … Continue reading →
On this week’s episode, we conclude our two-part feature, Duo Stew, offering up more musial pairs in a variety of styles. We’ll hear music from Watchhouse, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Jimmy Thackery & John Mooney, Hot Tuna, Chad & … Continue reading →
The concept of musicians playing together has been popular since the first time anyone sat down to exchange musical ideas. Duos have had a great deal of success, and for the next two shows, we’ll highlight a mix of great … Continue reading →
The United States has traditionally been a safe haven for refugees the world over. Lately, our politicians have tried to alter that concept and the Covid pandemic has heightened the rhetoric on both sides of the issue. On this week’s … Continue reading →
Ashley Hutchings has been the founder of several British bands that electrified traditional folk music. He founded Fairport Convention with Simon Nicol, and stayed for four albums. He then founded Steeleye Span, and stayed on for a few years. He … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our three-part celebration of Black History Month. Focusing on the blues and soul, we’ll feature Aretha Franklin, Mance Lipscomb, BB King, Richie Havens, Kim & Reggie Harris, Selwin Birchwood and many more. It’s a celebration of … Continue reading →
