The Blues Foundation has announced the inductees for the Blues Hall of Fame in 2010, including Louisiana-born, Chicago-based bluesman Lonnie Brooks, blues singer and harpist Charlie Musselwhite and singer, songwriter, guitarist and social activist Bonnie Raitt. Among the other individuals … Continue reading →
From Greentrax Records: On Monday 1 February, 2010, in London DICK GAUGHAN was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards ceremony. Dick received his award from Neil Finn of the band Crowded House who … Continue reading →
Our good friend and mentor, OSCAR BRAND, one of the last remaining fathers of North American Folk Music, author of 11 best selling books, pioneering star of radio and early television, and a composer for Broadway and film, is celebrating his … Continue reading →
During today’s show I kept one eye on the Grammy Award webcast of the “pre-telecast” ceremonies where the Grammys were given out in the American Roots catagories, including Traditional Folk. While I wish there could have been a tie with … Continue reading →
Here is a unique opportunity to own a piece of history – and most important – to do some real good in this world, at a time when it really needs some help. Pete Seeger is auctioning his famous banjo … Continue reading →
Montreal folk singer Kate McGarrigle has died at age 63. The singer had reportedly been battling clear-cell carcinoma. Kate and her sister Anna were better known as the McGarrigle Sisters. The duo were inducted into the Order of Canada in … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for January 17, 2010 HOST: Ron Olesko www.ronolesko.blogspot.com It was a dreary, rainy, cold afternoon in the NYC area – and my intent was to spread a little cheer and offer a bit of a reprieve. With … Continue reading →
Ron invited you to join the Facebook group “Hurdy Gurdy Folk Music Club”. To see more details and confirm this group invitation, follow the link below:http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=776224854&k=3XC52Z65QT6G6BD1WF2ZURPUW6BAY6XGWUBW&oid=90253107036 Facebook helps you find and keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues. You … Continue reading →
First show of the New Year and the start of our 4th decade (depending on how you look at decades!). I started WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS in 1980 and I’m honored that the series still continues on Sunday afternoons where we first … Continue reading →
WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONSPlaylist for December 27, 2009 HOSTS: Ron Olesko & Bill Hahn Our annual “year-end” show where we each choose 10 of our favorite releasesfrom the last 12 months. We also paid tribute to some of the friends wesend goodbye … Continue reading →