This week we conclude our feature Fleet Fingers and examine fingerstyle guitar styles from the U.K. Like the American players these players borrow from the Blues but apply the techniques to traditional folksongs and tune accompaniment. We’ll hear Dan Ar … Continue reading →
Remember last summer when we couldn’t wait for the election to be over so we could get back to normalcy? Remember our hopes of uniting this country again and finding common ground? With the inauguration of Donald Trump looming this … Continue reading →
The week ahead will be an emotional one. With the inauguration of Donald Trump looming, and with a day of service being given by many Americans in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, I tried to choose songs … Continue reading →
Prelude On the road for work a few months ago, I was driving between Cheyenne and Denver. I had a chance to meet up with an old friend for coffee on the way. Early in our conversation, I noticed she had … Continue reading →
This week we continue our feature Fleet Fingers and examine American Fingerstyle Guitarists. American players take their influence from the Blues players but put the emphasis on softening the melodic quality of their playing while still using many of the … Continue reading →
(Tune in to WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area, or on the web at www.wfdu.fm or iHeartRadio.com. The show can also be heard Saturday evenings at 6:30pm … Continue reading →
We begin a multiweek feature all about fingerstyle guitar. This week we focus on some of the finest blues players. We’ll hear classic tunes fro Elizabeth Cotten, Charlie Patton, Blind Willie Johnson and many more. We’ll also present contemporary players … Continue reading →
A new year, a new show! We welcomed in the New Year with new music from Tom Paxton, John McCutcheon, Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer, Catie Curtis, David Broza and more. (Tune in to WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3pm … Continue reading →
We welcome in 2017 with a collection of songs and tunes about the New Year. We’ll hear great tunes from Arnie Naiman, Hesperus, John McCutcheon and others. And New Year’s songs from the Gathering featuring Joe Newberry, Josee Vachon, Geoff … Continue reading →
A warm welcome to winter and a celebration of friendship and community on this holiday broadcast. (Tune in to WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area, or on … Continue reading →
