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On Centenary Of His Birth, Folk Legend Pete Seeger Remembered For Musical, Social Contributions

January 22, 2020 - 12:00pm

In a time of division in our world along political, religious, economic and philosophical lines, the 100^th anniversary of Pete Seeger's birth is a chance to honor someone who, as he once said, "sang for everybody."

With Earth Day Nearing, Trio Of Folk Songs Reflect Environmental Concerns

April 19, 2019 - 8:00am

With Earth Day upon us and in memory of one of the inspirations for the holiday, here are a few songs by folk musicians that are about birds, but really are about the bigger picture, too.

For Folk Duo Patchouli, Inspiration Comes From Both Outside, Inside The Music

April 2, 2019 - 8:00pm

Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksell, who perform as the folk duo "Patchouli, said their song, "The Woods," has become something of the pair's musical mantra.

WPR Music Hosts Share Tracks For April Fools' Day

April 1, 2019 - 7:05am

In honor of April Fools' Day, the WPR's music staff had fun putting together a collection of personal favorites.

Folk Band Lula Wiles Receives, Passes On The Music

March 20, 2019 - 11:45am

For the band Lula Wiles, folk music isn't just about passing on the music, but also passing on the possibility to other women.

For Ex-Peter, Paul And Mary Singer, Music Plays A Central Role In Society

March 10, 2019 - 9:20am

For Noel Paul Stookey, one-third of the iconic 1960s folk trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, music still plays an essential role in today's society.

Singer-Songwriter Tret Fure Has Worked Both On Stage, Behind The Music

March 1, 2019 - 5:00pm

A well-known musician herself, Tret Fure also has made it possible for other people to share their voices and their music. As an engineer, record producer, songwriting teacher and president of her local musicians’ union, she has been both on stage and behind the music for over 40 years.

Nashville's Barefoot Movement Offers Differing Journeys To Bluegrass Music

February 19, 2019 - 9:00am

Bluegrass, like so many genres of music, is a mix of styles: old-timey string band music, with a little bit of blues and jazz from down South, some English and Scottish influences from the Appalachian Mountains, and a pinch of gospel music as well. The members of Nashville quartet the...

Remembering 'Freedom Songs' To Mark Anniversary Of Mandela's Release

February 15, 2019 - 4:10pm

This past Monday, Feb. 11, marked 29 years since Nelson Mandela was freed from prison in South Africa. Apartheid had been the law of the land in South Africa for over 40 years, but change was in the air and music played an important role in that change.

WPR Music Hosts Share Songs For Valentine's Day

February 13, 2019 - 6:00pm

Love, gained and lost, is one of the most common themes in all music. In honor of Valentine’s Day, WPR's Music Staff shares some wide-ranging personal favorites, from the familiar to the unexpected.

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On Centenary Of His Birth, Folk Legend Pete Seeger Remembered For Musical, Social Contributions

With Earth Day Nearing, Trio Of Folk Songs Reflect Environmental Concerns

For Folk Duo Patchouli, Inspiration Comes From Both Outside, Inside The Music

WPR Music Hosts Share Tracks For April Fools' Day

Folk Band Lula Wiles Receives, Passes On The Music

For Ex-Peter, Paul And Mary Singer, Music Plays A Central Role In Society

Singer-Songwriter Tret Fure Has Worked Both On Stage, Behind The Music

Nashville's Barefoot Movement Offers Differing Journeys To Bluegrass Music

Remembering 'Freedom Songs' To Mark Anniversary Of Mandela's Release

WPR Music Hosts Share Songs For Valentine's Day

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