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Simply Folk with Síle Shigley

Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music, including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic and Nordic, with frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You’ll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts.

Schedule

WPR Music, Sundays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sile Shigley

Music archives are limited by law to a two week life and must include a synchronized playlist. Archived shows are usually available by noon of the Monday following the Sunday broadcast.

Latest Episodes

  • A September Evening With Steve Gotcher

    Join Steve Gotcher for an evening full of the best in traditional and contemporary folk, including songs for autumn and a gorgeous piece from Ngoni lutenist Bassekou Kouyate.

    A September Evening With Steve Gotcher
  • Trio!

    Join Síle, Jeff & Steve for a trifecta of folk goodness as we celebrate the Fall Membership Drive with a nod to the original multi-host format pioneered by Tom Martin-Erickson […]

    Trio!
  • Summer’s Golden Light

    Summer clings to the heat even as autumn tugs at the leaves. This week we immerse ourselves in an evening of songs for this golden moment between the seasons, along […]

    Summer’s Golden Light
  • A Very Special September Request Show

    Join us for Simply Folk’s inaugural four hour request show! We have an evening full of excellent listener submissions ranging from longstanding favorites to brand new releases.

    A Very Special September Request Show
  • September, a Very Special Announcement & Cornish Focus Month

    Tune in this Sunday for some exciting news from Simply Folk! Also: This month we celebrate Cornish culture in Wisconsin and beyond, along with weekly ticket giveaways to the 30th […]

    September, a Very Special Announcement & Cornish Focus Month

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