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A history of folk, roots, and americana music--one record at a time. Written, produced, & hosted by Matt Watroba.
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- Blue By Joni Mitchell With special guest, Susan Cattaneo · 49 min · Saison 3 Épisode 1Released in 1971, Joni Mitchell's Blue set the bar for "confessional" songwriting. In a big year for popular music, from Masters Of Reality to Teaser and the Firecat, It showed…
- Anthology of American Folk Music wsg Jeff Place & Peter Stampfel · 41 min · Saison 2 Épisode 12It wasn't a big seller when it was released in 1952, but the music on the Anthology of American Folk Music continues to inspire and influence roots music to this day. Join me for…
- Dave Carter with Tracy Grammer When I Go WSG Tracy Grammer · 39 min · Saison 2 Épisode 11Their career together lasted a brief 5 years before Dave Carter's sudden death in 2002, but the impact of Dave's songs continue to influence and inspire to this day. When I Go…
- Library Of Congress Recordings With Stephen Winick & Si Kahn · 47 min · Saison 2 Épisode 10This episode is not about a single recording. Instead, I bring in Library of Congress Folklife Specialist, Stephen Winick, and Songwriter and community organizer Si Kahn to talk…
- Bonus Episode Louis Gossett Jr. · 15 min · Saison 2 Épisode 9So this happened. I was doing research on the last episode about Richie Havens and his record Mixed Bag. I decided to take a chance and reach out to the great American actor…
- Richie Havens Mixed Bag WSGs John Platt & Cliff Eberhardt · 33 min · Saison 2 Épisode 9Mixed Bag came out late in 1966 and introduced the world to the soulful interpreter of great songs, Richie Havens. His performance as the opening act at Woodstock cemented his…
- John Hartford Aereo Plain with Art Menius · 37 min · Saison 2 Épisode 8This record changed the landscape of bluegrass music. Sam Bush said there would be no New Grass without Aereo Plain and the Aereo Plain band.
- Michael Smith On The Dutchman · 22 min · Saison 2This amazing song has traveled the world. Often mistaken for a traditional song (the highest compliment in my opinion) it was written by the late Chicago songwriter, Michael…
- Stan Rogers Between the Breaks Live With John Gorka & Garnet Rogers · 42 min · Saison 2 Épisode 7Let's go behind the scenes of one of the best live recordings in folk, roots, & americana history. Great songs, amazing energy, and all from an artist who left this world way too…
- John Prine With special guests, Don White & Andrew Calhoun · 45 min · Saison 2 Épisode 6Released in October of 1971, John Prine's debut, self-titled recored was a game changer. It really was the blueprint for a decades long career that continues to inspire song…
- Kate & Anna McGarrigle with Eve Goldberg, Joe Boyd, and Chaim Tannenbaum · 46 min · Saison 1 Épisode 5When Kate & Anna McGarrigle's self-titled, debut record was released in January of 1976 it sounded like nothing else of the time. Inventive harmonies, Innovative arrangements…
- Mississippi John Hurt Today With Garnet Rogers · 44 min · Saison 2 Épisode 4Mississippi John Hurt made his first recordings in 1928. He didn't record again until 1963. His guitar playing has influenced thousands. He recorded "Today" for Vanguard Records…
- Townes Van Zandt Bonus Episode · 20 min · Saison 2 Épisode 3These are excerpts from an interview I did with Townes Van Zandt on December 12, 1992 in Detroit, MI. It includes two live performances. This stuff has not been heard by anyone…
- Townes Van Zandt Live at the Old Quarter with special guest Don Gonyea · 42 min · Saison 2 Épisode 3Explore with me the almost mythical life of one of our greatest songwriters, Townes Van Zandt. His Live at the Old Quarter is the perfect introduction to a songwriter who, many…
- Skaggs & Rice With special guest, Kari Estrin · 37 min · Saison 2 Épisode 2Two outstanding musicians converge in 1980 to record a tribute to the old-time duets of the 40s, 50s & 60s. A mandolin, a guitar, and 2 vocalists. That's it. The result is…
- Indigo Girls with Mary Gauthier · 47 min · Saison 2 Épisode 1It was the second album and the debut major label release for this duo from Georgia, and it changed lives. Mary Gauthier is my guest as well as Laura Jones and Cara Valenti.
- A Little Break · 6 min · Saison 1 Épisode 13Season 1 is complete and season 2 will start on November 14. But first, a little business...
- Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie Together In Concert WSG/ Joe Jencks · 46 min · Saison 1 Épisode 12This iconic 2 record set bringing together 2 generations of folk singers turned a new audience on to the genre in 1975. With special guest, Joe Jencks.
- Gillian Welch Revival WSG Danny Schmidt · 40 min · Saison 1 Épisode 11Released in 1996, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, along with producer T-Bone Burnett, created a timeless album of original songs that continues to inspire and influence…
- The Golden Ring 5 Days Singing, A Gathering Of Friends · 39 min · Saison 1 Épisode 10Sometimes we make music for the sheer joy of community and song--that is the spirit of the Golden Ring. More of a concept than a group, the Golden Ring introduced so many folks…
