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Episode Swap - Basic Folk: Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour
Surprise! This is not an episode of Folk Files: It's an episode of Basic Folk! Basic Folk, produced by the Bluegrass Situation, is a podcast that fea…
1 year, 5 months ago
Folk Files #2.2 - Bedlam Boys Are Bonny
Season 2 Episode 2
He goes bare, he lives by the air, and he wants no drink nor money…or does he? In this episode, we explore the songs and stories surrounding Tom of B…
1 year, 7 months ago
Folk Files #2.1 - A-Fishin' For The Whale
Season 2 Episode 1
Greenland Whale Fisheries is the featured song in this episode of Folk Files. While delving into the origins of the song, we will explore other balla…
1 year, 7 months ago
Folk Files #12 - Of All The Trees
Season 1 Episode 12
Happy Holidays! In this episode of Folk Files, we will explore the history, lore, and significance of plants in Christmas carols, with a special emph…
1 year, 9 months ago
Folk Files #11 - Filk Files
Season 1 Episode 11
Welcome to Filk Files! But what is Filk? And why are there so many aliens, adventurers, hobbits, muppets, and nerds in this episode?
Host: Olivia Har…
1 year, 9 months ago
Folk Files #10 - Women Without Choices
Season 1 Episode 10
This episode of Folk Files discusses songs involving infanticide. "The Well Below the Valley" and "The Cruel Mother" stand at the center of this hear…
1 year, 11 months ago
Folk Files #9 - Cuckoos and Nightingales
Season 1 Episode 9
Episode 9 is all about birds! Embark on a journey around the world to sample bird songs and birdsong. Along the way, listen to the mockingbird, help …
2 years ago
Folk Files #8 - Peaches in the Summertime
Season 1 Episode 8
"Shady Grove" is an Appalachian folk song that is often linked to the English ballad "Matty Groves". But what is the actual relationship between them…
2 years, 2 months ago
Folk Files #7 - Trousers and Petticoats
Season 1 Episode 7
This month's episode focuses on folk songs from the British Isles where the main character dresses, acts, or lives in a way that challenges gender no…
2 years, 2 months ago
Folk Files #6 - Summer Is A-Comin' In
Season 1 Episode 6
April is dead and summer is a-coming in! This episode of Folk Files explores the tradition of May songs and festivals, specifically focusing on Hal a…
2 years, 4 months ago