& WFDU-FMās TRADITIONS Playlist for January 10, 2016 The year 2016 is two weeks old and I have already received over a dozenĀ new recordings to share on my radio show. While I am looking forward to all the musical treats … Continue reading →
This post on āGamblerās Bluesā/āSt. James Infirmaryā is the second installment on variants of the āUnfortunate Rakeā ballads. The first installment was on an older, British āRakeā ballad, called āPills of White Mercury,ā in which the narrator comes across a … Continue reading →
At the beginning of each year itās important to reflect on the musicians who have passed and their significance to the music. When I glance at all the year end lists Iām always surprised at whom Iāve forgotten or missed. … Continue reading →
āGeorgia Leeā isnāt the song I planned for today. I wanted a break from the heavy stuff. I was working on something lighter, and if it was a real-life story, it was one that occurred well before my lifetime. My … Continue reading →
Letās ring in the New Year in fashion with some delighful tunes and celebration! LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1553_podcast.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . Ā |Ā Ā To listen using Stitcher, click . This episode is brought to you by Terry Kitchenās Post-American Century … Continue reading →
WFDU-FMās TRADITIONS Playlist for December 20, 2015 Since 1980, I have produced a Christmas radio special on WFDU-FM, a folk music Christmas program. I started doing this show because I had grown tired of hearing the airwaves filled with the … Continue reading →
As we close out 2015, we gather up our thoughts to compile a list of the albums that we, as a staff of writers and editors, feel ought to be commended for their excellence. We recognize that this list is … Continue reading →
Ronās Thoughts on the 2015 Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference and WFDU-FMās TRADITIONS Playlists for November 29 & December 13, 2015 My radio programs for November 29 and December 10 were filled with exciting new music that I picked up … Continue reading →
Now, itās an unseasonably warm December here in Pennsylvania, but I assure you Winter is coming! In the meantime, check out this collection of frosty tunes to get you in the spirit! LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1551_podcast.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . … Continue reading →
Not to sound Santa-monious, but last Christmas Eve, I could swear I heard banjo music coming from the parlor. A few nifty fiddle tunes, the āCumberland Mountain Bear Chase,ā and a hearty rendition of āJingle Bells.ā See, along with cookies … Continue reading →
