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Folk Fridays

Folk Fridays

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 Tune in every week to immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of folk music as we celebrate the diversity of folk music from around the globe. From toe-tapping bluegrass melodies, soul-stirring ballads, Celtic reels, and everything in between, our program brings you the finest selections from both past and emerging artists. With each episode, we embark on a journey through the heartlands of tradition, exploring the soulful tunes and timeless tales woven into the fabric of folk music culture.Copyright 2024 Music
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  • S1E10 - Folk Fridays Episode 10:

    S1E10 - Folk Fridays Episode 10:
    Aug 25 2024
    E10: Japanese protest music of the 1960's & '70s and American Gospel Music

    In this episode we explore the uniquely Japanese form of folk expression rooted in the political climate of the late 1960s and early 1970's. Then in the second hour we explore Gospel Music emerged from the African-American music and American folk music traditions.

    Hour 1 Set List:

    1. Hiroki Tamaki - Kawa (River) 05:46
    2. Happy End - Kaze Wo Atsumete (Gather the Wind) 04:08
    3. Takashi Nishioka - Man In No Ki (The Crowded Tree) 04:06
    4. Ken Narita - Gingatetsudo No Yoru (Night on the Galactic Railroad) 04:40
    5. Hiroki Tamaki - Beautiful Song 04:59
    6. Niningashi - Hitoribotchi (On My Own) 04:15
    7. Tokedashita Galasubako - Anmari Fukasugite (Far Too Deep) 05:23
    8. Akaitori - Hotaru (Firefly) 03:38

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • S1E9 - Folk Fridays, Episode 9

    S1E9 - Folk Fridays, Episode 9
    Aug 23 2024
    Episode 9: Qawwali Music From Pakistan and Traditional Latvian Folk Music

    Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan (13 October 1948 – 16 August 1997): "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali" (the King of Kings of Qawwali)', a form of Sufi devotional music.

    Krišjānis Barons (October 31, 1835 – March 8, 1923) was a Latvian writer who is well known as the creator of Latvju dainas, published between 1894 and 1915 in six volumes, and includes 217,996 folk songs.

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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • S1E8 - Folk Fridays Episode 8

    S1E8 - Folk Fridays Episode 8
    Aug 23 2024
    Episode 8: Traditional Music of Chile and Azerbaijan

    In this episode we open with an exploration of the music of Chilean folk artists Victor Jara and Violetta Parra. In the second half of the show we explore both traditional and contemporary examples of Meykhana, Mugham & Ashiq music from Azerbaijan.

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    1 hr and 57 mins
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