On the air since 1979, Simply Folk brings you concerts recorded in Wisconsin ...songs for
the season... the music and dance of people the world over. It's broadcast on two networks, 29 radio stations and online
every Sunday evening from 5pm until 8pm CT. Host Stephanie Elkins plays many
genres of folk music, including traditional, bluegrass, singer-songwriter, Wisconsin-based and new releases.
Listen to Simply Folk Live Online!
Stephanie Elkins has been the Simply Folk host and producer since January 2011, and she has brought in other voices and established some new features: Sile Shigley, WPR's folk music librarian, is on the air from time to time, and Jeff Durkee provides highlights of the folk calendar monthly.
Stephanie maintains an active Simply Folk Facebook page where listeners and musicians are warmly invited to post photos, songs, events and comments. SIMPLY FOLK ON FACEBOOK
Stephanie also welcomes live performers into the Simply Folk studio.
Stephanie Elkins interviews grammy-award winning artist Amy Ray and several members of her band. The group is touring the Midwest promoting their new album "Lung of Love".
The second Sunday of every month is Listener Request Night. Send your request, comment or question for Simply Folk using the Requests & Comments page.
For information about area folk performances and festivals, see The Folk Music Calendar. You are welcome to submit calendar items at no charge and/or to post calendar items on the Simply Folk Facebook Page. (The calendar is not announced every week and not all concert calendar items can be mentioned on-air.)
Businesses, venues, individuals and organizations: Your underwriting announcement during Simply Folk can be heard statewide for $50. Email simplyfolk@wpr.org.
Stephanie maintains an active Simply Folk Facebook page where listeners and musicians are warmly invited to post photos, songs, events and comments. 
