WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS Playlist for October 12, 2014 I love live radio. I enjoy the days when there are no “themes,” guests or any discernible game plan on how the show is going to run. While it is true that pre-recording … Continue reading →
Postcard showing Peachtree Street, Atlanta, ca. 1910 (postcard, public domain) Note: this is Part 1 of a two part series. Read Part 2 here. Introduction – “Betty told Dupree…” What would you do for love? Well, wait, that’s not quite … Continue reading →
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/35649420″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] The UK’s experimental duo The Hare and The Moon calls its music ‘spook folk,’ and as it’s October already we figure it’s a good time to highlight their page. The descriptor is certainly … Continue reading →
In a program with a title that sounds like one of those classic sampler LPs of the ’50s and ’60s we explore some fine vocalists taking chances with selections that are just a bit out of the ordinary. Child Ballads … Continue reading →
Get well wishes to my mail carrier who must be suffering from back strain with all the new recent releases she has been delivering. I commented a few weeks ago on the high volume of CDs I’ve been receiving, but … Continue reading →
“c u @ the river (Banks of the Ohio)” by Julyan Davis, 2009 Read Part One of our discussion on “The Banks of the Ohio” here.I asked my love to take a walkWhen I asked Julyan Davis if I could … Continue reading →
I met Nicole Singer during Traditional Song Week at the Swannanoa Gathering in 2013. There seems to be a concern that community singing, and folk music events in general, seem to attract mainly an older audience. Nicole told me about … Continue reading →
I really enjoy music that’s a bit unusual. This week we feature some fine instrumentalists stepping away from what they are best known for or taking a chance to expand the repertoire. It’s a lot of fun, check it out! … Continue reading →
With the month rapidly drawing to a conclusion, I thought it was about time to dust off a few songs that I been waiting to play all year – songs about “September.” Yes, there are many songs that deal with … Continue reading →
“By her lily white hand (Banks of the Ohio),” by Julyan Davis, 2012 Take a little walk with me… “(Down by the) Banks of the Ohio” is a favorite murder ballad for many. It is not one of mine. I … Continue reading →
