The duo is one of the strong traditions in folk music, and on this program, we’ll present some pairs of musicians who play well with others. You’ll hear Robin and Linda Williams, James Bryan and Carl Jones, Hazel Dickens and … Continue reading →
First the snowdrops, then the crocus arrive and open up. Long-awaited Spring is beginning to arrive in many parts of the country. We’ll celebrate with some seasonal tunes and songs from Tim O’Brien, Ken and Brad Kolodner, Claudia Schmidt, the … Continue reading →
This week we are inspired to present some train songs – older classics and some newer ones, too. We’ll hear Merle Travis, Robin and Linda Williams, Tom Rush, the Delmore Brothers, Riley Baugus, and a bonus Bob Dylan track. Let … Continue reading →
This week on the program we continue our occasional series focusing on Earth’s elements. We offered Water a few weeks ago and now we’ll turn to another element. Be prepared, as we follow many different themes with Wind as an … Continue reading →
This week on the show we continue to offer a remedy for all the negativity in the daily news. Once again the program features humorous songs with very little political content. We feature music from Dave Van Ronk, John Hartford, … Continue reading →
It’s that time of year, once again, when houses are decorated with Jack ’O Lanterns, corn stalks and scarecrows and other accouterments of the Halloween season. Kids dressed in a wide variety of costumes, both homemade and store-bought, get ready … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two part feature focusing on duos. We’ll hear more classic and contemporary duos of singers and instrumentalists including Anne Hills & Jay Ansill, The Cactus Blossoms, Sara & Maybelle Carter and many more. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1635_podcast.mp3 … Continue reading →
This is my second and final installment of my 2016 Old Songs diary. Part 1 featured some background about the fest and the first night of the fest. Every festival has a personality of its own, and Old Songs is … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Even more than Christmas it’s a time for friends and family to gather when the only pressure is if the pies turn out like Grandma used to make. On this week’s … Continue reading →
The purity of the unaccompanied human voice is one of the most beautiful sounds. Songs sung without accompaniment or a capella have a long history in folk music. You don’t need an instrument to make beautiful music whether you’re working … Continue reading →
