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Episode #3.6 - There Was Two Brothers
Jun 19, 2026
29m 01s
Episode #3.5 - Rise Again
May 17, 2026
22m 02s
Episode #3.4 - There Were Two Sisters
Apr 24, 2026
27m 22s
Episode #3.3 - The Music of Temple Bar
Mar 16, 2026
40m 51s
Episode #3.2 - He Never Returned
Feb 19, 2026
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| 6/19/26 |  Episode #3.6 - There Was Two Brothers | Whereas the “Two Sisters” murder ballad is a complete, coherent story, “Two Brothers” is messy. What’s the motive? Who are these brothers? Who kills who? In this episode of Folk Files, we search for the answers to these questions… and discover a dark hypothesis for why the story is so vague. (Content warning: this episode discusses themes that may not be appropriate for children).Folk Files is now a member of the Bluegrass Situation. Learn more about BGS here: https://thebluegrasssituation.com/For a list of all musical excerpts used in this episode, click here: https://folkfilespodcast.com/season-3/episode-3-6/Host: Olivia HardingExplore the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive: https://fieldwork-archive.com/Support Folk Files by joining the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcastAssistant Producer: Aaron J. MortonInterested in sponsoring Folk Files? Contact BGS: https://bit.ly/sponsorBGSpods | 29m 01s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  Episode #3.5 - Rise Again | Stan Rogers was one of Canada's greatest singer-songwriters, despite his music having never had major distribution or significant radio playtime. In this episode, I discuss the (tragically short) life of the impressive baritone and dissect his songs in order to answer this question: What makes his songs such instant folk classics? Host and Producer: Olivia Harding Assistant Producer: Aaron J. Morton Learn more about TransTrad: https://www.transtradfest.org/ Watch the One Warm Line: The Legacy of Stan Rogers: https://youtu.be/-h9A2RAfv9M?si=EJMzxJbvwi_upiEj Support Folk Files by joining the Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkFilesPodcast For a full list of musical excerpts, head to the Folk Files website: https://folkfilespodcast.com/season-3/episode-3-5/ | 22m 02s | ||||||
| 4/24/26 |  Episode #3.4 - There Were Two Sisters✨ | murder balladfolk music+3 | — | Spokane Fall Folk FestivalIn the Roud podcast | — | Twa Sistersmurder ballad+3 | — | 27m 22s | |
| 3/16/26 |  Episode #3.3 - The Music of Temple Bar✨ | Irish musichistory of Dublin+5 | — | Albuquerque Folk FestivalFolk Files | DublinIrish diaspora | Irish musicTemple Bar+5 | — | 40m 51s | |
| 2/19/26 |  Episode #3.2 - He Never Returned✨ | music originspolitical themes in music+3 | — | The MTA SongThe Wreck of the Old '97+1 | — | MTA SongThe Wreck of the Old '97+3 | — | 27m 01s | |
| 1/20/26 |  Episode #3.1 - Piping in the Haggis✨ | Scottish folk musicBurns Night+3 | — | Folk FilesThe Rhythm Atlas+1 | — | Burns NightRobert Burns+3 | — | 26m 56s | |
| 12/18/25 |  Episode #2.12 - Lully, Lulla✨ | Christmas carolshistory of Western Theatre+3 | — | Coventry CarolOblivion Soave+5 | — | Coventry CarolChristmas music+3 | — | 25m 22s | |
| 12/5/25 |  Bonus Episode: The Ballad World of Anna Gordon✨ | folk musicballads+3 | Ruth Perry | CD with all twelve of the balladsbirnamcdshop.com+6 | Scotland | Anna Gordonfolk music+3 | Oxford University PressAAFLYG6 | 46m 14s | |
| 11/21/25 |  Episode #2.11 - The Flower of England✨ | Tudor historyfolk ballads+4 | — | Bedlam Early MusicBothy Band+1 | — | folk songTudor history+4 | — | 26m 44s | |
| 10/30/25 |  Folk Files #2.10 - Beware the Moss✨ | Child BalladsLong Lankin+4 | — | Long LankinLamkin+1 | — | Long LankinChild Ballads+3 | — | 23m 15s | |
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| 10/20/25 |  Folk Files #2.9 - I Said the Sparrow✨ | birdsnursery rhymes+3 | — | Who Killed Cock Robin?Of All the Birds | — | Who Killed Cock Robinnursery rhymes+3 | — | 32m 54s | |
| 8/28/25 |  Folk Files #2.8 - Stand and Deliver✨ | English folk songsoutlaws+3 | — | Folk FilesSteeleye Span+16 | — | folk songsoutlaws+3 | — | 31m 58s | |
| 7/31/25 |  Episode #2.7 - I Died For Love | This episode of Folk Files looks at a family of songs where the main character "dies for love." In particular, I explore "The Butcher Boy," a song with American, Irish, and English versions. The versions vary drastically: they swap out characters, drop details, and change the reasoning behind the narrator's decisions. I investigate what effect these changes have on the listener and what lessons we can draw from those effects. Host: Olivia Harding Check out more from Pollyanna: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1Rgyvnw9WrAm20MhlS2kyp?si=irIKZtNOTFaZWDOt9mh0cA Special thanks to: Aaron J. Morton Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast *This episode of Folk Files was recorded on the road. Apologies for any lapses in quality.* Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Alisa Marie WORK: O'Carolan's Cup SOURCE: https://youtu.be/zrBwqFco0Xs?si=-SdsYnEWGiD5SnFO ARTIST: Sarah Makem WORK: The Butcher Boy SOURCE: https://youtu.be/x_mtUaBHWCE?si=tBXVy9ELCV9dECgh ARTIST: Derek and Hazel Sarjeant WORK: A Sailor Coming Home on Leave SOURCE: https://youtu.be/e91Ug-CAjAc?si=sMcd-NpQC-FQmNSL ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Johnny Jump Up SOURCE: https://www.musicthegathering.com/store/lvl-3-digital-album-esexe ARTIST: Frank Profitt WORK: Morning Fair SOURCE: https://youtu.be/wdyO1890Zpc?si=1esdsYhrRNWTg7zD ARTIST: Sam Lee WORK: Over Yonders Hill SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2jcdbFRRYc ARTIST: The Kings of Calicutt WORK: Sheffield Park SOURCE: https://youtu.be/o1lDKhJd6Pw?si=XWyn9hQQ3ImN2PRq ARTIST: Bellowhead WORK: Cold Blows the Wind SOURCE: https://youtu.be/WvuxL8UQiLQ?si=Sdr7Zz7yUVEXi7zg ARTIST: Jean Ritchie WORK: Go Dig My Grave SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGrcOqcbzYk ARTIST: The Clancy Brothers WORK: The Butcher Boy SOURCE: https://youtu.be/WMc8QSxZe_M?si=PIv8GZyRL_1vkSRD ARTIST: Buell Kazee WORK: Butcher's Boy SOURCE: https://youtu.be/lwSJoMNRGuI?si=fehdH-zflcTkTbY2 ARTIST: Pollyanna WORK: Railroad Boy SOURCE: https://pollyanna.bandcamp.com/album/man-time-deluxe-edition | 30m 40s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 |  Episode #2.6 - No Strings Attached | Welcome to Part II of Folk Files' exploration of the history of folk instruments! Learn about the origins and etymology of accordions, concertinas, harmonicas, bagpipes, whistles, and a sampling of percussion! (Recorded with a head cold - please excuse any stuffiness). Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Aaron J. Morton Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Duo Synkro WORK: Live at Paris Bal Folk SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1XgiYjo1HE ARTIST: Wu Wei WORK: Sheng performance with Helsinki Philharmonic SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xios4KtjG2A ARTIST: Mark Kloeg WORK: Cantiga 100 SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtWazpkuz7o ARTIST: Paul Young WORK: Michael's Jig SOURCE: https://youtu.be/f8TX7jO-_es?si=AWS2GmtPtNJhMRMc ARTIST: Sofia Ros WORK: La Campanella SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ARC2YxsbE0 ARTIST: Nick Ariondo WORK: Flight of the Bumblebee SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxTOwXEy2Mo ARTIST: Yuxin Ding WORK: The Entertainer SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8kmUkDwgIs ARTIST: Sonny Boy Williamson WORK: Bye Bye Bird SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-PhBryFuIM ARTIST: Carlos Vives WORK: Hijo de Vallenato SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORzwHmeJAmU ARTIST: Piper Jones Band WORK: Live at the Loch Norman Scottish Festival 2023 SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teJu3_eJGnM ARTIST: Chris McMullan WORK: The Limerick Lament SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Dm3EpfuxuG0 ARTIST: Christy Barry WORK: Traditional Irish Tin Whistle Music (Doolin Style) SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpN36I9xr-o ARTIST: Spokes Mashiyane WORK: A song off the 1959 album "King Kwela" SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=adyM1Gx1lHU ARTIST: John Joe Kelly WORK: Bodhrán solo from "Island Songs" SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi1G-A-wdu0 ARTIST: Abby "The Spoon Lady" and Lyle Rickards WORK: I'll Fly Away SOURCE: https://youtu.be/Ibye4LNpWD8?si=Y5wPiddyQXs5Pmj1 ARTIST: Dom Flemons WORK: How To Play the Bones with Dom Flemons SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMokBr9cTxM | 25m 41s | ||||||
| 5/30/25 |  Episode #2.5 - Strings Attached | This episode of Folk Files takes a departure from folk songs to talk about folk instruments! Learn about the history, ancestors, and etymology of folky string instruments, including the banjo, fiddle, mandolin, and guitar! Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Aaron J. Morton Check out Basic Folk: https://basicfolk.com/ Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast?redirect=true Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Ekona Diatta WORK: Gambia SOURCE: https://youtu.be/FHCpjVrGDNk?si=90XYIILixvtyxtMR ARTIST: The Harper and the Minstrel WORK: Cantiga 353 SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVrfqvHVbdU ARTIST: Valentina Nicolai WORK: Il Ballerino SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wfx7WcyG5sI ARTIST: Ragnhild Hemsing WORK: Valdresguten SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYSVDG8ZFNw ARTIST: Chris Thile WORK: Jessamyn's Reel SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88q9syere0Q ARTIST: RAVN WORK: In Nature #2 SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cCM04Qvx2w ARTIST: Edward Foster WORK: Ja Nus Hons Pris SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mfDscXoY8A ARTIST: Bernardo de Pace WORK: The Wizard of the Mandolin SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHfQTzDnz9s ARTIST: Rolf Lislevand WORK: Unknown SOURCE: https://youtu.be/jUd_Tl3N3wE?si=X60gcIMUodA_J3wZ ARTIST: Mariachi Juvenil Perla WORK: El Cascabel SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SVCsqs3Vsc ARTIST: Justin Johnson WORK: Justin Johnson Plays the Diddley Bow SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8Ic3j7f5GU ARTIST: Miles Caton (Sinners 2025 Soundtrack) WORK: Travelin' SOURCE: https://youtu.be/1hC9X81x7nY?si=xW18W3o91LS2RTEa ARTIST: Sol Hoopii WORK: Palolo SOURCE: https://youtu.be/kPzqjmgi2-I?si=PC7eTQXuaPmCuRce ARTIST: The Lady Victoria WORK: King of the Fairies SOURCE: https://youtu.be/QuYm9wvTvkc?si=v2wN0FT2YmDgk_Rv ARTIST: Frontier Culture Museum WORK: O du lieber Augustine SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTAtHhG7H6A ARTIST: Joni Mitchell WORK: California (Live) SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5BnE5_lPqE ARTIST: Scott Marshall WORK: Unknown SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvBSXocQog0 ARTIST: Unknown WORK: Organistrum SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dg5J1cQs7CM | 27m 17s | ||||||
| 4/23/25 |  Folk Files #2.4 - I Am A Roving Gambler | This episode explores the variations, history, and geography of the bluegrass song "The Roving Gambler." Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Ashford King, The Cecil Sharp House/Ralph Vaughan Williams Library, and Aaron J. Morton Check out Basic Folk: https://basicfolk.com/ Listen to Ashford King: https://open.spotify.com/album/1IZwE0c1mzOQtd3nnWn8nE?si=A5AenKxXRvmAiM_duUVHPg Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast?redirect=true Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Doc Watson WORK: The Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhTcFh_jAnM ARTIST: Larry Sparks WORK: Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVrfqvHVbdU ARTIST: Albert Sallee WORK: Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/collection/OzarkFolkSong/id/1771 ARTIST: Donna Everett WORK: Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/collection/OzarkFolkSong/id/1221 ARTIST: Rambling Jack Elliott WORK: Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5BHG5G1P8 ARTIST: The Corries WORK: Roving Journeyman SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5LzHSci1Lg ARTIST: Harry Brazil WORK: Rambling Irishman SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDaC883iJjo ARTIST: Tom Willett WORK: The Roving Journeyman SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_DoReXQMRM ARTIST: Delia Murphy WORK: Roving Journeyman SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bztY9bHbbVA ARTIST: Samantha Bumgarner WORK: The Gamblin' Man SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWfszrzc51Q&t=121s ARTIST: Leroy Gardner WORK: Gambling Man SOURCE: https://digitalcollections.uark.edu/digital/collection/OzarkFolkSong/id/2942 ARTIST: The Wolfe Tones WORK: Paddy Lay Back SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QqpcENtS-s ARTIST: Joan Baez WORK: The Trees They Do Grow High SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh7Lcw0ZIWc ARTIST: The Staple Singers WORK: Move Along Train SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fdbij67yUs ARTIST: Alison Krauss WORK: Down to the River To Pray SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SZv7JJqcNY ARTIST: Clancy Brothers and Robbie O'Connell WORK: Moonshiner SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du8Naz_iAg4 ARTIST: Johnny Whistletrigger WORK: Guerrilla Man SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB1OweaWbxc ARTIST: Ashford King WORK: Roving Gambler SOURCE: https://open.spotify.com/track/5rkkQsz2EC9VaFTnAJWAHJ?si=213e5631c1a04ca0 | 38m 40s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  Folk Files #2.3 - No Land is Alone | From 1986-1991, a "Singing Revolution" took place in the Baltic states, leading to their independence from the Soviet Union. This episode of Folk Files looks at the rich musical history that paved the way for the Singing Revolution to occur and provides an introduction to Estonian folk and choral music. (Apologies for any horrible Estonian pronunciation). Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Cliff S., Ramona Holmes, and Aaron J. Morton Check out Basic Folk: https://basicfolk.com/ Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019 WORK: Mu isamaa on minu arm SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTdOiCa0-4o ARTIST: Tuule Kann WORK: Estonian Folk Music Instrument: KANNEL SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lqpRd9kU_o ARTIST: Timo Lige / Students from Hiiumaa WORK: Kiigelaul (A Swinging Song) SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6x5QslTDXW4 ARTIST: Written by L. Raudkepp, Composed by J. Aavik WORK: Hoia, jumal Eestit SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6O9D0ZN1kkI ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019 WORK: Koi SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_cCvMuDLTg ARTIST: Eteläsuomalaisen Osakunnan Laulajat WORK: Kangakudumise laul SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izYbVvt-DPo ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2014 WORK: Mis need ohjad meida hoidvad SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHuaIz6ZK6s ARTIST: Tartu Boys Choir WORK: Mu isamaa on minu arm SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oX4yvG5ApU ARTIST: Tartu Boys Choir WORK: Veel kaitse Kalev oma lapsi SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbdpHz4s7-4 ARTIST: Ell Tabur WORK: Lenda, lenda, lepalind SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oSswM_7sBY ARTIST: Tallinna Kammerkoor WORK: Priiuse hommikul SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru-picL-Ozo ARTIST: Tallinna Meestelaulu Selts WORK: Üks kindel linn ja varjupaik SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B37doTWWFwk ARTIST: Singers at Laulupidu 2019 WORK: Tuljak SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2k2lsqm8JLk ARTIST: Singers at Öölaulupidu 2008 WORK: Ei ole üksi ükski maa SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3BSN0P8-no | 36m 27s | ||||||
| 3/19/25 |  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 features honest conversations with folk musicians. Hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No, Basic Folk approaches interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. This episode features Carolyn Kendrick, whose latest project explores the complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil aka Satan aka Lucifer. The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album "Each Machine." She shares her unexpected journey into researching the devil, sparked by a podcast project that ended up overtaking her life, leading her to interview the leader of the Satanic Temple, among many others. This deep dive into the topic became a way for her to process the overwhelming political and cultural landscape. Check out the links below to hear more from Basic Folk! https://basicfolk.com/ https://www.facebook.com/basicfolkpod/ https://www.instagram.com/basicfolkpod/ Carolyn Kendrick Links: Each Machine on Bandcamp: https://carolynkendrick.bandcamp.com/album/each-machine Website: https://www.carolynkendrick.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolynbkendrick/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolynkendrickmusic Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carolynbkendrick | 1h 08m 28s | ||||||
| 2/13/25 |  Folk Files #2.2 - Bedlam Boys Are Bonny | 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 Bedlam. Where did the modern tune come from? And why is the title misleading? Hold on to your hat and your sanity for this musical journey to Pluto's kitchen and beyond. Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Aaron J. Morton Check out Basic Folk: https://basicfolk.com/ Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Heritage WORK: Mad Tom of Bedlam SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gAxNVcyKm4 ARTIST: The Halliard WORK: Boys of Bedlam SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0EUadGMU3Y ARTIST: Catherine Bott WORK: Mad Maudlin SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSNoYGtdDiU ARTIST: Tim Edwards of the Country Dance & Song Society WORK: Tom O'Bedlam's Song SOURCE: https://cdss.org/publications/listen/song-of-the-month/january-2022-song-of-the-month/ ARTIST: David Pryor (Recorded by Alan Lomax and Mary Elizabeth Barnicle WORK: When the Whale Get Strike SOURCE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-alan-lomax-collection-deep-river-of-song-bahamas-1935/2675148 ARTIST: Kate Price WORK: Mad Tom of Bedlam SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubPeBpchVxM ARTIST: Old Blind Dogs WORK: Bedlam Boys/Rights of Man SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMkmbfW_XKE ARTIST: Steeleye Span WORK: Boys of Bedlam SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uz9tggUNlIU ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Tom of Bedlam SOURCE: LVL 3 - https://www.musicthegathering.com/store/lvl-3-digital-album | 21m 45s | ||||||
| 1/24/25 |  Folk Files #2.1 - A-Fishin' For The Whale | 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 ballads about Greenland and dip our toes into the extensive history of whaling. Well row'd, jolly trouts! Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Pegmouth, ARRR!!!, and Aaron J. Morton Musical excerpts: ARTIST: ARRR!!! WORK: Greenland Whale Fisheries SOURCE: Plunderstruck (2010) ARTIST: Peter, Paul, and Mary WORK: Greenland Whale Fisheries SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKsJrFy4Q_E ARTIST: The Watersons WORK: The Greenland Whale Fishery SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzMQYfRexUU ARTIST: A.L. Lloyd WORK: The Greenland Whale Fishery SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEOzI4IEkF0 ARTIST: David Pryor (Recorded by Alan Lomax and Mary Elizabeth Barnicle) WORK: When the Whale Get Strike SOURCE: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-alan-lomax-collection-deep-river-of-song-bahamas-1935/2675148 ARTIST: Stan Rogers WORK: Northwest Passage SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVY8LoM47xI ARTIST: Clanna Morna WORK: Bonnie Ship the Diamond SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i51KjpPvRKU ARTIST: Judy Collins WORK: Farewell to Tarwathie SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV29xK2xyZ4 ARTIST: Whales! (recorded by the Oceania Project) WORK: Whale Song SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WabT1L-nN-E | 23m 04s | ||||||
| 12/13/24 |  Folk Files #12 - Of All The Trees | Happy Holidays! In this episode of Folk Files, we will explore the history, lore, and significance of plants in Christmas carols, with a special emphasis on the Holly and the Ivy! Host: Olivia Harding Special Thanks To: Aaron J. Morton Support Folk Files: https://www.patreon.com/c/FolkFilesPodcast Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Trio of Nyckelharpas (from The Nyckelharpa Effect) WORK: The Holly and the Ivy SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86dkwTJWWZk ARTIST: Golden Bough WORK: The Holly and the Ivy SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmOshQR0ohI ARTIST: Sara Stowe WORK: Green Groweth the Holly SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dK8lhhhJMrw ARTIST: Magpie Lane WORK: The Holly and the Ivy SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U75XxVMNPf4 ARTIST: Cornwall County Youth Choir WORK: St. Day Carol SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7blutTNm1E ARTIST: Jean Ritchie WORK: Cherry Tree Carol SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnAVmDszkEA ARTIST: The King's Singers WORK: Es ist ein Ros entsprungen SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7y05TrzeHo ARTIST: Apollo5 WORK: A Spotless Rose SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzN1UzVa7zA ARTIST: Vienna Boys Choir WORK: O Tannenbaum SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9U1gJy8AvE ARTIST: Kate Rusby WORK: Mistletoe Bough SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJD8Q9d3_6c ARTIST: Steeleye Span WORK: Mistletoe Bough SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTM7fZNxLiY ARTIST: The Bird and the Bee WORK: 12 Days of Christmas SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh55aMvP-lU ARTIST: St Mary's College Choir WORK: Pukeko in a Ponga Tree SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uV7xoRU7Fw | 22m 26s | ||||||
| 11/25/24 |  Folk Files #11 - Filk Files | 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 Harding Guest Speakers: Daisy O'Danny, Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee, Dan Marcotte You can find the full interviews with each guest speaker (including a video interview with the Brobdingnagian Bards!) as well as other goodies on the Folk Files Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkFilesPodcast. All the proceeds from this month's purchases will be donated to the RESCU Foundation. Special Thanks To: Aaron J. Morton Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Arthur Rowan WORK: Trooper's Lament SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgMrUDGiOC4 ARTIST: Rowan and the Rose WORK: Australian Shore SOURCE: https://www.rowanandtherose.com/product-page/favorite-things-2016-digital ARTIST: Daisy O'Danny WORK: The Irish Rover SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vz1SDrNhaLc ARTIST: Dan the Bard WORK: Fred the Ranger SOURCE: https://www.danthebard.com/category/all-products ARTIST: Weird Al Yankovic WORK: The Saga Begins SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEcjgJSqSRU ARTIST: Brobdingnagian Bards WORK: If I Had A Million Ducats SOURCE: https://brobdingnagianbards.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-had-a-million-ducats-2 ARTIST: Brobdingnagian Bards WORK: Hobbit's Dance SOURCE: https://brobdingnagianbards.bandcamp.com/track/hobbits-dance ARTIST: Daisy O'Danny WORK: Boot and Rally SOURCE: https://www.patreon.com/c/folkfilespodcast/shop ARTIST: Mikey Mason WORK: Best Game Ever SOURCE: https://mikeymason.bandcamp.com/track/best-game-ever ARTIST: Mikey Mason WORK: Shades of Gray SOURCE: https://mikeymason.bandcamp.com/track/shades-of-gray ARTIST: Roll That Die WORK: Bard City SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtmZRJMlrFc ARTIST: Tom Smith WORK: A Boy and His Frog SOURCE: https://tomsmith.bandcamp.com/track/a-boy-and-his-frog | 28m 05s | ||||||
| 10/17/24 |  Folk Files #10 - Women Without Choices | This episode of Folk Files discusses songs involving infanticide. "The Well Below the Valley" and "The Cruel Mother" stand at the center of this heartbreaking voyage through historical records, Scandinavian folklore, and murder ballads. Host: Olivia Harding Join the Folk FIles Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkFilesPodcast Special Thanks To: Aaron J. Morton Note: Because it's always true in folk songs, when I refer to pregnant people in general, I say "women". However, the difficulties I discuss (postpartum maladies, access to medical care, etc.) affect people of all genders. Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Christy Moore WORK: Well Below the Valley SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylZGw7tfAHI ARTIST: Polly Paulusma WORK: The Maid and the Palmer SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUILSHtxYWI ARTIST: Sähköpaimen WORK: Mataleena på Källebro SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAk_knoRDdE ARTIST: Brass Monkey WORK: The Maid and the Palmer SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIeZ953yUc4 ARTIST: Hack-Poets Guild WORK: Cruel Mother SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pzvqeBHsSg ARTIST: Alasdair Roberts WORK: The Cruel Mother SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIOANdvjRqY ARTIST: Bryndís Sveinbjörnsdóttir WORK: Móðir mín í kví, kví SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtKTkSMO5Us ARTIST: Shirley Collins WORK: The Cruel Mother SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8a3DuJrjwts ARTIST: Ewan MacColl WORK: Sheath and Knife SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=787wXkYcdHY ARTIST: Nick Hart WORK: Lucy Wan SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TihjH0G_0H0 | 33m 00s | ||||||
| 8/30/24 |  Folk Files #9 - Cuckoos and Nightingales | 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 the blackbird find his missing pieces, and rumple up the cuckoo's nest. Note: This was recorded on the road (away from the studio) so please excuse any loss of audio quality! Host: Olivia Harding Join the Folk FIles Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkFilesPodcast Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Beatrice Harrison WORK: "Actually recorded in Beatrice Harrison's Garden, Oxted" SOURCE: https://youtu.be/QPxT95WwIBM?si=wreVzzkJVYWt6kWt ARTIST: Recorded by the BBC WORK: "Nightingales Sing As RAF Bombers Fly" SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_MHqW5KVds&t=4s ARTIST: Sam Lee WORK: Blackbird SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDQMVFgRv10 ARTIST: Unknown WORK: Sarika Keo Euy SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-jcF5jr6Ic ARTIST: Cote Godoy WORK: En Un Lejano Bosque SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-buGB5jM_IE ARTIST: Savanna Tríóïð WORK: Sa ég spóa SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoiihIzaD5g ARTIST: Mohamed Fawzi WORK: Zahab al-leil SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdPNR47biiI ARTIST: The Brown Madrigal Singers WORK: Of All the Birds That I Do Know SOURCE: 2010 Holiday Concert ARTIST: Steeleye Span WORK: Drink Down the Moon SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sGBhvJuNBw ARTIST: Oberkirchen Choir WORK: Kuckuck, Kuckuck SOURCE: https://youtu.be/s8J8aGe0Pe8?si=RM3Wrkz8fjCdbbK6 ARTIST: Rising Appalachia WORK: Cuckoo SOURCE: https://youtu.be/h6ow2Z5Jh9Y?si=0mi84w2KziN1hBtv ARTIST: Cosmo Sheldrake WORK: Cuckoo Song SOURCE: https://youtu.be/cbQyFZmuA58?si=UgLUJ7K6o9B5VHAF ARTIST: Tonton Dezirab WORK: Ti Zwazo SOURCE: https://youtu.be/b5zzeW6YuJc?si=NNm7daTxNo0LONaq ARTIST: Mitamaiyu Primary WORK: Kanyoni Kanja SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0x4nSfjchvg ARTIST: Dolly Parton and Stuart Duncan WORK: Listen to the Mockingbird SOURCE: https://youtu.be/vqYYkWwfYhs?si=PU0fHePemEcx4jko ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Misirloucuckoo's Nest SOURCE: https://www.musicthegathering.com/store/lvl-3-digital-album-esexe | 26m 26s | ||||||
| 7/17/24 |  Folk Files #8 - Peaches in the Summertime | "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? This episode of Folk Files discusses the meaning of "Shady Grove" and untangles the origins of these two songs. Host: Olivia Harding Special thanks to: Aaron J Morton. Join the Folk Files Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FolkFilesPodcast Musical excerpts: ARTIST: Doc Watson WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0f-dCMSVKQ ARTIST: Jean Ritchie WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFw78zP39Y4 ARTIST: Jennifer Goree WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.ghostmeat.com/jennifergoree.html ARTIST: Michael Johnathon WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvsTIvwgNI0 ARTIST: Jerry Garcia and the Sleepy Hollow Hog Stompers WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZBuFXlISkQ ARTIST: Billy Strings WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGScvVTHqQo ARTIST:The Kingston Trio WORK: Old Joe Clark SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BS7dH-CYed0 ARTIST: Kentucky Thorobreds WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46eBbMhB-TI ARTIST: Hedy West WORK: Barbara Allen SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzTAsbdztMY ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.musicthegathering.com/store/lvl-3-digital-album-petnc-8c8hy ARTIST: Peggy Seeger and Ewan MacColl WORK: Matty Groves SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdyUqIfGa1Y ARTIST: Martin Carthy WORK: Little Musgrave and Lady Barnard SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt7-hYd7PdM ARTIST: Fairport Convention WORK: Matty Groves SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1it7BP5PckI ARTIST: Music the Gathering WORK: Shady Grove SOURCE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aacCgKWGoWg | 23m 36s | ||||||
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