Calgary Folk Music Festival Podcast

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Emily Wells, Andrew Whiteman of Apostle of Hustle, Carolyn Mark.

Artistic Director Kerry Clarke interviews 2009 Festival artists for their road stories. This episode: Justin Rutledge and Jason Wilson.

The Mekon's Jon Langford reminisces about the early days, introduces you to the Mekons and plays some tunes.

Part one of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with Marcus Mosely. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

Part two of a two-part series on the African-American vocal tradition, featuring a discussion with James Coldon Hayes aka Jimmy Hayes. Produced by Artistic Director Kerry Clarke.

This episode features interviews with Dana Janssen of the Akron/Family discussing among other things his definition of folk music and Calgary musician Clea Foofat talking about her psychedelic vision (without drugs) will listening to their album Love is Simple. Produced by Kenna Burima

CFMF staff and CJSW dj Kenna Burima profiles Aimee Mann, who, Over a wide-ranging 25-year independent career, this songwriter and actress pens superbly-crafted, literate songs embodied by poetic regret and ironic observation.

CFMF volunteer Eric Rosenbaum profiles charismatic vocalist Big Sandy and Los Straightjackets fronts this lucha libre mask-wearing, guitar-fueled, instrumental strum and twang outfit.

Calgary Folk Music Festival chair (and bass player) Steve Eichler profiles Meshell Ndegeocello, a Monster bassist and prolific, creative songwriter whose funky, soulful music has recently been channeled through orchestral soundscapes.

Calgary Folk Music Festival Artistic Director shows us Canada Goes Global: a polycultural mashup, featuring Eliana Cuevas, No Luck Club, Maryem Tollar and SoCalled.

CJSW radio host Paula Fayerman profiles James Blood Ulmer, a bona fide original who has produced some of planet’s most interesting, idiosyncratic and funky music, featuring his signature harmolodic guitar style and poignant, relevant lyrics.

Folk Festival volunteer Eric Rosenbaum focuses on Jesse Winchester, one of the late twentieth century’s premier tunesmiths.

CJSW Program Director Myke Atkinson showcases local artists appearing at the 2008 Calgary Folk Music Festival: Beija Flor, Robert Mulder, Widow Maker and the Consonant C.

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 old-time artists: Sparrow Quartet, Duhks, Be Good Tanyas, Outlaw Social and Carolina Chocolate Drops

Folk Festival Artistic Director Kerry Clarke brings you the music of 4 independent minded Canadian female artists: Basia Bulat, Wendy McNeil, Claire Jenkins, Julie Doiron

This episode features Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few discussing the genius of Paul Simon, musical colonialism and the end of the world. Also features selections from his latest album What the Boat Gave the River. Produced by Kenna Burima

Kenna Burima profiles the festival's upcoming presentation of Buzz Job! with interviews with Cal Cavendish, Kris Demeanor and David van Belle, and musical excerpts from the show.