FT imgwebThis week on Folk Alley, songs for kindness, action, and unity with music from Frank Turner, Mavis Staples, and Kyshona; previously unreleased archival recordings by Doc Watson and Gaither Carlton from 1962; a set of exclusive Folk Alley recordings from the 30A Songwriters Festival from Amy Ray, Chastity Brown, and John Gorka; new music by Rachel Garlin and Jake Blount; and much more.

In hour two, new music from Nell & Jim Band, Libby Rodenbough, and Steve Earlie & The Dukes; a set of songs from J.S. Ondara's new album, Folk N' Roll Vol 1: Tales of Isolation; plus favorites from The Mastersons, Bill Staines, Big Mama Thornton, and more.

(Photo: Frank Turner / via frankturner.com)

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December 18, 2020

It’s Folk Alley’s Annual Christmas Show – Saturday at Noon

This week on Folk Alley, it's our annual Christmas show! Join Elena See for music from Raul Malo and The Mavericks, legends Leon Redbone and Dr. John, and Dan Hicks & the Hot Licks; new songs for the season from Calexico feat. Gaby Moreno, Dolly Parton, and Andrew Bird; more favorites by Laurie…
December 11, 2020

Celebrating Hanukkah on Folk Alley – Saturday at Noon

This week on Folk Alley, we celebrate Hanukkah with music by Finest Kind, Watkins Family Hour, and Loudon Wainwright III; a new song for the holidays by Mark Erelli; and we'll dig into the results of our Best of 2020 Listener Poll; plus more "Best of" picks from Folk Alley. Folk Alley can be heard…

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