Many places around the U.S. are experiencing huge amounts of rainfall this summer, with flooding and other problems associated with this abundance of moisture. On this week’s program, we’ll feature songs about water, rain and floods with music from Ramsey Lewis, Eva Cassidy, Gordon Lightfoot, Stan Rogers and many more. Wade in the water … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.

LISTEN:

Artist / “Title” / CD / Label

Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” (excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle /
              Smithsonian Folkways
Duke Robillard / “Soldier of Love” / Ear Worms / Stony Plain
The Texas Horns / “Guitar Town” / Get Here Quick / Severn
Queen Bee and the Honey Lovers / “Kenilworth Naval Hospital” / Asheville /N C Arts Council
Matt Andersen / “Better Than You Want” / Halfway Home By Morning / True North

Keb’ Mo’ / “I Should’ve” / Oklahoma / Concord
Lightnin’ Hopkins / “Drinkin’ Woman” / Cheap Old Wine and Whiskey / Koko Mojo
The Jake Leg Jug Band / “Diddie Wah Diddie” / Cotton Mouth / Opra Sounds
Frank Lee / “Roll and Tumble Blues” / Gourd Head / Bake Tone
Duke Robillard / “Rawhide” / Ear Worms / Stony Plain

Erin Harpe & the Delta Swingers / “Charles River Delta Blues” / Love Whip Blues / Vizztone
Nicholas Edward Williams / “Mississippi John” / As I Go Ramblin’ Around / Earthtone
Muddy Basin Rounders / “Zen Beat Rag” / Hold that Tiger / Self Produced
The Ragtime Rumors / “Way Too Smart” / Rag ‘N Roll / Ruf

Lurrie Bell & the Bell Dynasty / “Gone to Main Street” / Tribute to Carey Bell / Delmark
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats / “Hot in Here” / Groovin’ in Greaseland / Alligator
Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer” (excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle /
              Smithsonian Folkways