It sometimes seems that there's not an abundance of great instrumental recordings around today. It takes quite a bit more talent and compositional ability to construct a recording that's varied and interesting; the project should be a cohesive creation and not just a series of jams. We'll share some tunes from Richard Thompson, The Rebirth Brass Ba…

Some songs are so legendary that they can be re-sung, over and over. Here's a selection of some American Standards, loving recreated by folks like Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson, Tom Rush, Mike Compton and David Grier, and others you'll recognize. All we have to do is dream … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(ex…

The Appalachian dulcimer is now a core instrument in the American tradition, but styles performed by modern dulcimer enthusiasts run the gamut from traditional folk music through popular and experimental forms. This week we'll hear new and classic recordings by Jean Ritchie, John McCutcheon, Sally Rogers, Malcolm Dalglish, Claudia Schmidt and Ken K…

This week on the program we'll feature music on the ukulele. It's a handy instrument that's accessible yet works for many ability levels and different kinds of music, too. You'll hear Jake Shimabukuro, The Dustbowl Revival, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Gerald Ross, and more. A cheerful addition to your listening … this week on The Sing Out! Radio M…

This week we conclude our two-part feature Trad. Arranged By. The program features traditional folk players who've expand the style, including Bellowhead, Pentangle, Brass Monkey and others. Explore new traditions … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkw…