Smithsonian has released yet another in their great compilation CD from the Folkways catalog. This week’s program Not Just the Blues is based on the new CD Classic African American Songsters. We’ll hear music from that recording as well as … 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 →
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 →
Fall is here! The leaves are changing and that calls for a handful of songs to harken the season. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1439.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . Artist / “Title” / CD / … Continue reading →
Tom explores the depths of Nordic folk. Bring your coats! LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1438.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” … Continue reading →
The next two programs “Gotcha Covered” will feature musicians performing cover tunes. I’ve looked for unusual or especially fine renditions of well known tunes. This week we’ll hear songs from the R&B catalog, the Beatles, Paul Simon and a set … Continue reading →
The next two programs “Gotcha Covered” will feature musicians performing cover tunes. I’ve looked for unusual or especially fine renditions of well known tunes. This week we’ll hear songs from the R&B catalog, the Beatles, Paul Simon and a set … Continue reading →
Jean Ritchie is a musical treasure. Compass Records will shortly release Dear Jean a collection of artists performing selections from Jean’s repertoire of collected and composed tunes. That CD is the inspiration for this week’s program. I submit some of … Continue reading →
West Virginia is rich in traditional music. I have traveled to Elkins each Summer for the past 28 years to the Augusta Workshops. In turn I have become very fond of the music of the Mountain State. Here are a … Continue reading →
Accordions and squeezeboxes from around the world. LISTEN: https://singout.org/audio/sorm/sorm1433.mp3 To subscribe via iTunes, click . | To listen using Stitcher, click . Artist / “Title” / CD / Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” / Songs Of … Continue reading →
