The best news out of DC in a long, long time!!A message from Mary Cliff: Okay. It’s official. Traditions with Mary Cliff has moved to WAMU,Washington, DC, effective this Saturday night, 11 pm to 1 am.Guess i’ll pre-tape a week … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … Continue reading →
First, let me start this entry by saying there is nothing in the works to remove TRADITIONS from the airwaves on WFDU-FM. Bill Hahn and I are hoping for another successful fund drive in month and barring a catastrophe, we … Continue reading →
I hope some of you had an opportunity to listen in to Traditions this past Sunday. My special guests were singer-songwriter Rich Deans (a powerful songwriter – author of “Don’t Dig My Grave Too Deep” which was covered beautifully by … Continue reading →
The American Library Association awarded their annual children’s book prizes on Monday, and among the winners was Pete Seeger and co-author Paul Dubois Jacobs. Seeger and Jacobs received the Schneider Family Book Award for “books that embody the artistic expression … Continue reading →
UPDATE – Sandy Paton passed away on July 26, 2009. He was a folk icon. He was one of integral forces in keeping folk music alive – keeping it away from the clutches of the commercial folk revival forces – … Continue reading →
There is a wonderful trend that has been growing, taking root in the magnificent borough of Brooklyn. The traditional sounds of string band music is being heard once again in clubs like Barbes and Pete’s Candy Store. Slowly but surely, … Continue reading →
Dennis Doherty 1940-2007 Dennis Doherty passed away earlier today after a short illness. He will be best remembered as a member of the Mamas and the Papas. After starting his musical career as a member of a rock band in … Continue reading →
(Tune in to THE SESSION every Friday at noon ET over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey or on the web at www.wfdu.fm ) ARTIST Tune / Song ALBUM LABELTheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin Reel … Continue reading →
From their formation in 1967 to the breakup of the original lineup in 1972, Pentangle was one of the most influential groups of the British folk-rock movement. The original lineup featuring guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn will be re-united … Continue reading →
