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The distinctive sound of the psychedelic era was not just a component of the rock music of the period; there was a good bit of folk music which was influenced by the times. That sound did not end with advent of the 1970s and lives on in the work of many artists today. On the next two editions of SORM, we look back to that magical period and forward to today. This week we’ll hear...

We’ll conclude the revisit to our two-part travel feature with music from Mandolin Man from Belgium, Trio Mediaeval from Norway, Ladysmith Black Mambazo from Africa, Divanhana from Bosnia and many more. Find that comfy chair once again and travel the world … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.

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The conventional wisdom is that history doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. With that in mind, we’ll revisit two programs from an earlier time of uncertainty, when traveling was difficult amid world and family situations. We can become armchair travelers and enjoy a grand variety of World music from all corners of the globe. In the first installment, we’ll hear from the Finnish band Frig...

How do we know what has gone before in music and folklore? Musical explorers with reel-to-reel recorders and notebooks went out and found music, recording musicians and singers and storytellers to make sure the music kept going. For the record this week, we’ll listen to field recordings from years past, including the Doc Watson Family, Sara and Maybelle Carter (as recorded by Mi...