Sounds to Grow On

In this program, the theme is simple: love. Love songs, courting songs, fertility songs, bridal and wedding songs. Start... Read more

Moses Asch was a steadfast and passionate advocate for underdogs who spoke up for themselves. He cared deeply about unio... Read more

On this show I feature piano recordings on Folkways Records. Piano is my favourite instrument, and there is no doubt tha... Read more

What is a rainbow? Why are we so fascinated by them? Why do we associate things to them: hope, beginnings, security, ric... Read more

In this program, we focus on children’s music. My father, Moe Asch, produced a huge collection of children’s recordings,... Read more

In this program we explore the various musical sides of Pete Seeger. We will begin with Pete at Carnegie Hall getting ev... Read more

I am originally from New York City, though Canada has been my home since 1969. But that wasn’t my first time in Canada.... Read more

This time, I thought we’d wander about the collection listening to a teeny bit of the Jazz that my father recorded. Give... Read more

Shortly before he died in 1986, my father was interviewed I think by the Today Show on NBC. At that time, he justified h... Read more

Harold Courlander is an important figure in the history of Folkways. Well known in some circles for winning the case aga... Read more