Bill Bolick of the popular Blue Sky Boys, died March 13th. Bill and his brother Earl, were a cornerstone of country music’s greatest vocal traditions: the brother duet. The brothers were impeccable, precise, and their poignant harmonies, accompanied usually by … Continue reading →
A look at Polk Miller and the Old South Quartette – Controversial recordings from 1909 from a former Confederate solider and a quartet of African-Americans. (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 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 LABEL-WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The Dublin … 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 LABEL – WEBSITETheme: COLM O’DONNELL The … Continue reading →
Guest: Cathie Ryan, who is performing with the NJ Symphony Orchestra in a pre-St. Patrick’s Day concert (Tune in to TRADITIONS every Sunday from 3 to 6pm Eastern Time over WFDU-FM 89.1 in the NYC/Northern New Jersey area or … 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 LABEL -WEBSITE Theme: COLM O’DONNELL The … Continue reading →
Marty Levitt, klezmer clarinetist and a one time popular Jewish band leader in New York in the 1960s, died on Monday, March 10th. He was 77 and lived in Brooklyn, New York.The cause of death was lung cancer and lymphoma. … Continue reading →
Peter Paul & Mary announced on their website that their spring tour has been cancelled. Mary Travers recently underwent two back surgeries and the healing process has taken longer than anticipated. The good news is that her doctors anticipate a … Continue reading →
There have been many discussions of stereotypes and images conjured up by songs and even the words “folk music”. Mention “folk music” or “Kumbayah” to someone who is not intimately involved with the music, and images of sweaters, paisley dresses … Continue reading →
It was announced on March 3rd, that the first Freemuse Award will be given to Tiken Jah Fakoly from Côte d’Ivoire. Tiken Jah Fakoly is an outspoken Ivorian reggae singer who has tirelessly denounced political corruption. He is an idol … Continue reading →