In the early 1940’s, Herbert Harris, owner of NYC store called Stinson Trading Company, partnered with an entrepenuer named Moe Asch to create a record label that was known as Asch Stinson Company. In their few years of existence, they … Continue reading →
This Sunday, April 12, WFDU-FM’s TRADITIONS (3 to 6pm ET on 89.1FM – www.wfdu.fm for streaming audio) will feature two special segments in celebration of Woody Guthrie.Folk radio icon and Philadelphia Folk Festival emcee Gene Shay will offer a report … Continue reading →
Henrietta Yurchenco Henrietta Yurchenco, one of the pioneers of the folk music community, passed away on December 9th at the age of 90. In a career that spanned over 70 years, she became a world reknowned ethnomusicologist, author, producer, radio … Continue reading →
In honor of the 95th Anniversary of the birth of Woody Guthrie, WFDU will re-broadcast “BOUND FOR GLORY: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE” this Sunday, July 22nd, at 3pm. Last November, I was able to gather together a talented … Continue reading →
