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Spring 2013
Spring 2013 This week’s episode of Ramblers’ Retreat landed on the Vernal Equinox, the first day of Spring. Last year I played a couple of songs with Spring themes, and quite a few songs about rain which is an important component of … Continue reading
Norwegian Folk Music 2012
Norwegian Folk Music 2012 I do this every year. I’m putting together a list of my ten favorite recordings that have come out over the last twelve months. This year I’m starting by digging out my favorite releases that fit … Continue reading
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November 2012
November 2012 Kardemimmit, a wonderful quartet from Finland, tops my list of the recordings I’ve been listening to most over the past few weeks. Kardemimmit: Autio Huvila These four women from Finland sing and play the kantele, drawing inspiration from traditional Finnish … Continue reading
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Looking Back: 2008
Looking Back: 2008 A long time ago I started this Looking Back series, but for whatever reason I didn’t keep it going. To call it a series right now is a bit of misnomer. But I’m ready to get started … Continue reading
It’s Alright To Dance
It’s Alright To Dance Today’s episode of Ramblers’ Retreat featured a lot of music for dancing including a set of polskas and a set of reels. Listeners especially the following sets: The Dancing Songs: Shaney McCoy: “It’s Alright To Dance” … Continue reading
Woody Guthrie
Ramblers’ Retreat Playlist Here’s the playlist for Ramblers’ Retreat for July 13th. The show is on every Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 am Mountain on Radio Boise. Woody Guthrie was born on July 14th, 1912, so I played a few songs by and about Woody including: … Continue reading