Bluegrass is more popular today than ever before. There are many festivals nationwide and internationally, attracting musicians of all skill levels from self-taught dedicated amateurs to conservatory trained powerhouse musicians. On this weekās show, weāll examine the state of bluegrass … Continue reading →
The music world changed just a bit on August 30 1968 with the release of The Byrdsā groundbreaking album, Sweetheart of the Rodeo. For this weekās show, weāll sample a few selections from the classic recording and then trace the … Continue reading →
For this weekās program, we expand our musical explorations with roots music from around the globe. Weāll hear a fascinating blend of tunes recent recordings from Finland, Japan, Tibet, the Balkans, Mexico, Quebec, Brazil and beyond. Artists include the first … Continue reading →
We traveled on the last two editions of our show ā¦ this week, we have a destination in mind! Itās summer, and thatās the time to head to your favorite music festival ā¦ or better yet try out a new … Continue reading →
This week, we complete our two-week feature focusing on travel by highways and railways. Weāll hear music from Utah Phillips, Gordon Lightfoot, The Delmore Brothers, Judy Collins and many more. Traveling on ā¦ this week on the Sing Out! Radio … Continue reading →
Wanderlust can become a serious problem if not treated properly. The best remedy is to get out there and travel the highways and railways. This week, we focus on great songs of the road and the long steel rail. Weāll … Continue reading →
One of the most popular ways to celebrate the summer is to head towards the water. This week weāll focus on a collection of songs related to maritime life and work. Weāll hear selections from Lou Killen, Waterson-Carthy, Dan Milner, … Continue reading →
Following in the footsteps of collectors the world over, for almost a century folklorists have traveled far and wide, following leads to front porches, living rooms and backyards to record distinctive traditional songs and tunes across the U.S. The inspiration … Continue reading →
This time out, we complete our two-part celebration of fingerstyle guitar, drawing inspiration from Craft Recordsā new collection āThe Thousand Incarnations of the Rose,ā featuring guitar and banjo from some great āAmerican Primitiveā guitarists and banjo players. Weāll listen to … Continue reading →
Two new releases served as an inspiration for the next couple of episodes. This week we start with Tompkins Squareās collection of demos and outtakes from the great guitarist Duck Baker entitled āLes Blues Du Richmond.ā From there, we celebrate … Continue reading →
