Folk archive
Listen Squeezebox Brutality: Murder Ballads From Finland
November 9, 2012 – Accordion renegade Kimmo Pohjonen collects a series of gruesome tales on Murhaballadeja.
Watch First Watch: Ben Sollee, 'A Few Honest Words'
November 5, 2012 – A moving video, shot by the Lincoln Memorial, issues a bipartisan plea for honesty from politicians.
Listen Beth Orton On World Cafe WXPN
November 5, 2012 – The English singer-songwriter delves into organic folk-pop music on her new album, Sugaring Season. WXPN
Watch Tift Merritt: Reflecting On Little Luxuries WFUV
November 3, 2012 – Watch the veteran singer-songwriter perform "To Myself" at WFUV's studios in New York City. WFUV
Listen 'Singing Is Praying' For Iris DeMent
October 28, 2012 – Raised Pentecostal, DeMent has mostly left religion behind, but says it surfaces in her songs.
Listen At 93, Pete Seeger Keeps The Fire Burning Low
October 27, 2012 – The folk singer, environmentalist and activist remains active and busy with new projects.
Listen Trampled By Turtles On Mountain Stage
October 22, 2012 – The frenetic Minnesota band plays songs from its recent sixth album, Stars and Satellites.
Listen Blake's Poems, Reborn As Bluesy Folk Tunes, Burn Bright
October 11, 2012 – Martha Redbone sets 12 of William Blake's poems to music on her new album, The Garden of Love.
Read World Cafe Presents: The Burgundy Stain Sessions WXPN
October 11, 2012 – Download five songs captured at intimate, minimally rehearsed New York salons hosted by Doveman. WXPN
Watch KCRW Presents: Milo Greene KCRW
October 10, 2012 – Watch the rising L.A. folk-rock quintet perform a harmony-rich rendition of its song "1957." KCRW
Read Song Premiere: Daniel Bachman, 'Copperhead'
October 10, 2012 – The acoustic-guitar instrumental rattles and burns like hot iron on leather, buzzing with brimstone.
Listen Iris DeMent's Emotionally Complex 'Sing The Delta'
October 10, 2012 – Sing the Delta is the roots-folk singer-songwriter's first album of new songs in 16 years.
Listen David Lindley On Mountain Stage
October 9, 2012 – The musician mixes and matches an array of instruments, as well as influences from African to Asian.
Listen The Tallest Man On Earth On World Cafe WXPN
October 8, 2012 – Hear Swedish singer Kristian Matsson perform songs from his new album, There's No Leaving Now. WXPN
Watch Spirit Family Reunion: Tiny Desk Concert
October 8, 2012 – The group plays fiddle, banjo, guitar and washboard, all gathered around a single microphone.