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This Grammy nominated folk hero has been inspiring listeners since his first gigs in folk clubs to his time in Las Vegas as a ghost writer for Buck Ram of the Platters. Greg’s music reflects the twists and turns of life that seem to show up for a little bit of everyone...
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Legendary songbird and founder of Olivia Records, the first record label focused entirely on women’s music, Cris Williamson has not only established herself as a force of nature in the folk world but has helped pioneer an entirely new genre of music and has paved the way for many of today’s independent artists who now regularly top the charts. Recorded live at the Moab Folk Festival.
Guitarist, singer songwriter David La Motte has been following his musical calling for many years, having produced 10 albums and touched thousands of lives. David has been awarded a Rotary World Peace Fellowship and is headed to Australia to work on a Masters Degree in Peace Studies. He talked with about his journey at Folk Alliance 2008.
Legendary folk singer and songwriter, talks about her unswerving commitment to family, friends, civil rights and creative process. An intimate portrait of her life and music, including a tribute to her life long friend Bruce Utah Phillips featuring music from the recent Red House Records release Strangers in Another Country that won her a Grammy Nomination. The interview was recorded at the KUNM studios in Albuquerque.
This week we interview Juno Award winner Harry Manx in front of a live audience at the Moab Folk Festival. Harry digs deep into the spiritual side of songwriting drawing his musical style from two deep wells... the blues and Indian ragas. [Visit Harry Manx's website]
Gretchen's songs have topped the country music charts with cuts by George Strait and Martina McBride to name only two. The New York native found her voice as a singer songwriter in the trenches of the Nashville music scene. [Visit Gretchen Peter's website]
This week we are proud to present Art of the Song LIVE from The Filling Station In Albuquerque, NM featuring The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band. A favorite of Albuquerque listeners for over 30 years, the Jug Band is comprised of four extraordinary players who's day jobs have been educating & inspiring students in the Albuquerque Public School system and community college. [Visit The Watermelon Mountain Jug Band's website]
This cultural icon talks with us about the family legacy of reggae, One Love and creativity, on the heels of his invitation to the White House to perform selections from his new CD Family Time. [Visit Ziggy Marley's website]
This week we interview stellar guitarist Nina Gerber during our visit to the Moab Folk Festival. Nina is known for her magnificent guitar work and accompaniment to legends like Kate Wolf, Greg Brown and Jackson Browne. She tells us her secret for highlighting the songwriters work. [Visit Nina Gerber's website]
Getting his start at the famed Troubador in S. California, then helping the likes of Linda Ronstadt and Karla Bonoff skyrocket their careers, Kenny Edwards shares his stories and heartfelt melodies with us during a live performance at the Filling Station. [Visit Kenny Edwards' website]