During the evening of September 30th, the legendary Oscar Brand passed away at the age of 96. He died peacefully in his home in Great Neck, New York after a two week battle with pneumonia. The accomplishments of Oscar Brand … Continue reading →
On the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorists attacks, my guest on WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS was singer-songwriter Judy Kass who shared songs from her new CD Beyond the Ash and Steel. In 2001, Judy worked in the Employee Relations department for … Continue reading →
(Tune in to WFDU-FMâs TRADITIONS every Sunday from 2pm to 5pm 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 →
This week and next we focus on the center of the folk revival in the 1950âs and 60âs New York City. The program is based on the wonderful new book by Stephen Petrus and Ronald D. Cohen entitled Folk City-New … Continue reading →
âSeven Spanish Angelsâ When I pick up the guitar to sing, I like to launch into the long ballads. The melody sinks in to me through repetition. The lyrics, many refined over time by unknown self-appointed editors, flow out. If … Continue reading →
This week on the Sing Out! Radio Magazine we conclude our two part feature Pioneering Women in Folk Music. Weâll hear a set of Classic Blues featuring Memphis Minnie and Big Mama Thornton and more contemporary players Rory Block and … Continue reading →
Country Gothic In her oft-cited 1998 essay, âBloody Daggers and Lonesome Graveyards: The Gothic and Country Music,â Teresa Goddu contrasts âbluegrassâ and country. I put âbluegrassâ in quotes because the term in the essay mostly means songs that carry the legacy … Continue reading →
My guests this week were singer-songwriters Paul Sachs and Robin Greenstein (click on the links below to hear our chat and their live performances in the studio.) Todayâs show fell on the 35th anniversary of the opening of The Speakeasy, … Continue reading →
Through the years female singers and songwriters have offered their unique perspective on the music and the times. In this first program weâll hear classics from Sara and Maybelle Carter, Jean Ritchie, Odetta, Judy Collins and many more. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1637_podcast.mp3 … Continue reading →
Todayâs broadcast occurred on the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our country. I offered songs of healing, community, friendship and love. I shared songs that were written about the tragedy from Tom Paxton, Tom Chapin with John … Continue reading →
