December 2nd would have been Moe Asch’s 113th birthday. He was the founder of Folkways Records. His pioneering label released a wide variety of music from all over the world, and, after his death, the label was acquired by the … Continue reading →
Last week we heard a collection of classic and contemporary swing. This week we’ll focus on Swing Music from the country. The music traveled nationwide on records and radio and influenced players, many who never traveled to the Swing capitals … Continue reading →
It is quite remarkable how much of American roots music is related to the style we know as swing. Boomers were made aware of the style through our parents who played a great deal of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman and … Continue reading →
Well, ok … we’ve finally reached our destination and now it’s time to get down to business! This week’s show lures you with songs about food, friends and family. We’ll hear songs from Robyn Landis, Sally Rogers and Claudia Schmidt, … Continue reading →
The Thanksgiving holiday is the busiest time of the year for travelers. Perhaps it’s because of the annual four-day weekend, or maybe just the lure of spending time with family and friends … and, oh yes, there’s food. On this … Continue reading →
This week we conclude our two-part feature “Respect Your Elders” with American traditional players, dance musicians and songwriters. All of these have been influenced by players from long ago, whether through recordings, film or simply learning knee to knee. We’ll … Continue reading →
No folk musician developed his style in a vacuum. They were always influenced by a past master. Whether they learned the master’s style by listening to recording, watching film or by sitting knee to knee until the information was passed … 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 →
With the release of three fine new mandolin albums, it seems an appropriate time to catch up with the “mighty mandolin.” Roland White has released a tribute to his band The Kentucky Colonels, Black Patti a duo from Europe has … Continue reading →
This week we’ll focus on music from young artists who take a musical style and create something distinctly new and personal. We check in on selections from Mipso, Connla, I’m With Her, Vivian Leva, Molly Tuttle and lots more, as … Continue reading →
