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 →
This week we’ll hear some tales from the North Woods, a classic song from James Keelaghan, and some great English story-songs from Eliza Carthy and Martin Simpson. Sing me another story … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. … Continue reading →
Stories are an important part of any time of year, and with this program we begin a two-part presentation of singers and song-writers who tell wonderful stories with their songs. We’ll hear Joel Mabus, Stan Rogers, Woody Guthrie, Kate Campbell … Continue reading →
Someone once said that the four most beautiful words in the English language are “Pitchers and catchers report.” He was a big fan! Songs about baseball capture some of the spring joy in this edition of the podcast. We’ll hear … 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 on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine, we celebrate that most American of holidays – St. Patrick’s Day! The date is commemorated in Ireland as the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick who, in the 5th century brought … Continue reading →
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 →
The music of the Southern churches has always been intertwined with the fight for rights and freedoms in our country and across the world, too. We’ll listen to some selections from Mavis Staples, The Golden Gate Quartet, Bernice Johnson Reagon, … Continue reading →
This week on the program we’ll hear music from around the world and American music to celebrate the work toward freedom and rights for all. We’ve got selections from Rhiannon Giddens, Tarika, Kotoja, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Thelonious Monk, … Continue reading →
Black History Month is celebrated every February, to honor the contributions of African-Americans to the history and culture of America. For the commemoration this year, we’ll share music from The Staple Singers, Our Native Daughters, Gil Scott-Heron, Fanny Lou Hamer, … Continue reading →
