My First Murder Ballad
We thought it might be fun this week to share with you some of why we do what we do in this blog. Each of the writers here has their own story about hearing their first murder ballad. Each of … Continue reading →
Jason King’s “Shade Of The Willow”
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/167769990″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Folkfinds has made something of a habit of highlighting unusual settings for traditional songs and instruments, and while last week may have pushed the envelope a bit this week’s is something everyone should … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #15-16: For John
(airing the week starting 4-15-15)
John Renbourn passed away suddenly recently at the age of 70. He left behind vast collection of music recorded as a solo artist, in duet with Bert Jansch and Stefan Grossman and in the bands Pentangle, The John Renbourn Group … Continue reading →
Two Daughters and a Beautiful Wife
My favorite memories of being a parent involve the days when nothing happens. When we’re just laying around doing nothing but basking in each other’s joy and love. – Patterson Hood I don’t believe sorry is strong enough. None of … Continue reading →
Flatpickin’ Dobro Man Tut Taylor Passes
Sad news today as word that Dobro player Tut Taylor has passed at age 91 on Thursday morning. Known for his contributions to John Hartford’s revolutionary Aereo-Plain record, Taylor was a beloved name throughout the bluegrass and old-time music community. … Continue reading →
A Folk Festival Grows in Brooklyn
& WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS playlist for April 5, 2015 Brooklyn, New York has undergone a renaissance during the past 20 years, and the accompanying issue of gentrification has been well documented in news reports in recent years. After young professionals snapped up real estate … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #15-15: Tie Dyed Folk, Part 2
(airing the week starting 4-08-15)
In Pt. 2 of Tie Dyed Folk we turn our focus on the changing folk music scene in the UK. Like the music emanating from the US, influences from San Francisco and Los Angeles began to creep into British folk … Continue reading →
Conversations with Death: Clementine
A Sharp Turn A girl. A daughter, a sister, a lover. A prostitute. Ruby lips. Thin, delicate, pretty. Big feet. A fat girl. A clutz, a clod, a chub. A drunk girl. Drowned, lost, forgotten, betrayed. A dead girl. A … Continue reading →
SORM Playlist #15-14: Tie Dyed Folk, Part 1
(airing the week starting 4-01-15)
Around 1967 the recordings in the folk music sections of record stores began to have quite a different appearance. Influenced by the psychedelic movement on the West Coast new artists began to appear. Tim Buckley, Joni Mitchell and established artists … Continue reading →
The Golden Vanity (Child 286)
Villainy on the Lowland Sea The ship was in a fix. Overtaken by an enemy galley, the captain looked for options to set her free. The cabin boy, at 15 the youngest member of the crew, offers to swim over to … Continue reading →