St. Patrick’s Day is both a religious holiday and a celebration of Irish history, culture and especially music. According to tradition, St. Patrick converted many pagan Irish people to Christianity. Tradition holds that he died on March 17th, possibly in … Continue reading →
On this week’s edition of the program we conclude our two-part series commemorating Women’s History Month. Included are some of the finest musicians and singers who just happen to be women. We’ll hear Patty Griffin, Nina Simone, Kate Long, Alice … Continue reading →
This week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine, we begin a two-part feature commemorating Women’s History Month. We’ll hear some wonderful music from musicians and singers who just happen to be women. Included will be Claudia Schmidt, Rachel Eddy, Molly … Continue reading →
On the podcast this week, we’ll continue to mark Black History Month with selections from more recent musical artists. We’ll hear from Ray Charles, Taj Mahal, Rhiannon Giddens, Dom Flemons, and even Aretha Franklin. History, resilience and progress … this … Continue reading →
For the next couple of weeks we’ll note the celebration of Black History Month with some selections from past and current legends of African American music. Included are Kim and Reggie Harris, The Mississippi Sheiks, DeFord Bailey, The Earl White … Continue reading →
In the dead of winter, the warmth of the holiday in honor of love (and chocolate!) breaks the frozen monotony. This week we’ll hear Laura Boosinger, Bob Dylan, Finest Kind, Sheila Kay Adams, and other fine selections in celebration of … Continue reading →
We are continuing our recognition of the fine music created by both the fore-mothers and the current strong field of women folk music artists. On this episode, we’ll present music from Emmylou Harris, Loretta Lynn, Gillian Welch, Kate Campbell, Joni … Continue reading →
Folk music recorded by women spans traditional ballads to contemporary singer-songwriters, with pioneering voices, powerful storytelling and unique musical styles. On this episode, we’ll present music from Bonnie Raitt, Rachel Eddy, The Coon Creek Girls, Shemekia Copeland, Fiona Boyes, Tracy Nelson … Continue reading →
This week on the Sing Out! Podcast, we’ll continue to feature classic and contemporary honky tonk bands and players. We’ll hear Connie Smith, Dwight Yoakam, Asleep at the Wheel, and more – from The Amazing Rhythm Aces right on through … Continue reading →
The term honky tonk has two meanings – it can be a tavern or club in the South which is comfortable for the common working man, a bit like a pub in the UK. It also describes the style of … Continue reading →
