A couple of years ago, Janis Ian released The Light at the End of the Line, which she expected to be her final studio recording, and her first in 15 years. We’ll feature three selections from it, and surround them … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue with our occasional record review feature. Janis Ian has announced that “The Light at the End of the Line” is her final studio recording, and she is now no longer touring. The CD … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue with our occasional record review feature. Janis Ian has announced that “The Light at the End of the Line” will likely be her final studio recording – it’s been 15 years in the … Continue reading →
This week on the program we wrap up our summary of 2021 with some recordings that just made the deadline. Despite the pandemic the year offered some surprising and strong music. We’ll hear a mixed bag of songs from Johnny … Continue reading →
As I get older, I notice the apparent “graying” of the folk music audience. As soon as I label myself a “moldy fig,” a great new young artist gets my attention.This week on the SORM we’ll feature some young musicians … Continue reading →
Through the years female singers and songwriters have offered their unique perspective on the music and the times. In this first program we’ll hear classics from Sara and Maybelle Carter, Jean Ritchie, Odetta, Judy Collins and many more. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1637_podcast.mp3 … Continue reading →
On March 1st, 2015, we packed the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia to the gills in celebration of “the dean of folk radio” Gene Shay’s 80th birthday (and his recent retirement from radio). Thanks to the amazing line-up of performers: … Continue reading →
Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Mortenson) Pete Seeger opens Chapter 11 “Money and Music” in his book The Incompleat Folksinger (Bison Book, 1972) with this reflection. Who Killed Norma Jean? I once had a vision of a beast with hollow fangs. … Continue reading →
The 20th anniversary edition of the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival took place last weekend. Unfortunately, I had some personal committments and could only spend 1 day at the event, so I won’t do a full review as it would be … Continue reading →
