60 http://www.folkways.si.edu/learn_discover/sounds_to_grow_on.aspx en-us ℗ & © 2009 Smithsonian Folkways Smithsonian Folkways The CKUA Radio Network presents Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On, a new 26-part series featuring the original recordings of the Folkways Collection, now a cornerstone of Smithsonian Folkways Records' vast catalogue. Hosted by Michael Asch, the only child of Folkways Records' founder Moses Asch, the weekly one-hour program debuted Sunday, January 18th, 2009. This series, researched by Robert Wiznura, is a co-production of The Smithsonian Women's Committee, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, folkwaysAlive! at the University of Alberta, and the CKUA Radio Network. smithsonian, folkway, seeger,leadbelly, lead belly, guthrie, folk, ways, asch, world music The CKUA Radio Network presents Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On, a new 26-part series featuring the original recordings of the Folkways Collection, now a cornerstone of Smithsonian Folkways Records' vast catalogue. Hosted by Michael Asch, the only child of Folkways Records' founder Moses Asch, the weekly one-hour program debuted Sunday, January 18th, 2009. This series, researched by Robert Wiznura, is a co-production of The Smithsonian Women's Committee, Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, folkwaysAlive! at the University of Alberta, and the CKUA Radio Network. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is about Moses "Moe" Asch, and, more specifically about Folkways Records, the company he founded in 1948, and its catalogue of staggering diversity and eclecticism. Upon Moe's death in 1986, the Folkways catalogue and related materials, comprising nearly 2,200 LP's, were turned over to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. The label now operates as Smithsonian Folkways Records, which maintains the original catalogue, as well as produces and sells new recordings in the spirit of Folkways and Moe Asch. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On broadcasts throughout the CKUA radio network on the FM dial and live online stream Sundays from 3 PM to 4 PM Mountain Standard Time and in rebroadcast Mondays from 4 AM to 5 AM MST. In addition, episodes are available anywhere/anytime via the podcast. This is the second radio series from CKUA about Smithsonian Folkways, following up on the 24-part series The Folkways Collection that is also available as a podcast. Smithsonian Folkways smithsonianfolkways@si.edu no Smithsonian Folkways In this program, the theme is simple: love. Love songs, courting songs, fertility songs, bridal and wedding songs. Start in North Africa with the Berbers who live in Algeria and move around the world, geographically and emotionally. ** Discretion Advised: This podcast includes language some listeners may find objectionable. The program host and Smithsonian Folkways chose not to exclude it in order to preserve the historical context of the recording.** In this program, the theme is simple: love. Love songs, courting songs, fertility songs, bridal and wedding songs. Start in North Africa with the Berbers who live in Algeria and move around the world, geographically and emotionally. ** Discretion Advised: This podcast includes language some listeners may find objectionable. The program host and Smithsonian Folkways chose not to exclude it in order to preserve the historical context of the recording.** http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Love_Songs(Program_25)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Love_Songs(Program_25)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Friday, 19 Nov 2010 19:01:00 GMT 58:00 love, bride, algerian berber, tcherawata, coboro, ethiopa, groom, bulu, cameroon, china, south india, kerala, afghanistan, teahouse, ukraine, hungary, josh white, leadbelly, lead belly, black girl, stella brooks, greta keller, rae tucker, ecuador, peru, rosalind solomon, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways Moses Asch was a steadfast and passionate advocate for underdogs who spoke up for themselves. He cared deeply about unions, civil rights, fights for freedom, and fights against oppression. On this show, his son Michael Asch explores the catalogue looking for songs that exemplify this commitment. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. Moses Asch was a steadfast and passionate advocate for underdogs who spoke up for themselves. He cared deeply about unions, civil rights, fights for freedom, and fights against oppression. On this show, his son Michael Asch explores the catalogue looking for songs that exemplify this commitment. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Struggle_And_Protest(Program24)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Struggle_And_Protest(Program24)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tuesday, 09 Nov 2010 19:01:00 GMT 57:40 Pete Seeger, viva la quinze brigade, los quatro generales, ernst busch, solidarity forever, almanac singers, long haired preachers, haywire mac, lord invader, angola, algeria. peggy seeger, charlie murphy, freedom singers, struggle, protest, labor songs, civil rights, guantamera, puli toro, fidel castro, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways On this show I feature piano recordings on Folkways Records. Piano is my favourite instrument, and there is no doubt that my father’s three record companies, Asch, Disc and then Folkways, recorded some of the very best jazz and blues pianists of the 30’s 40’s and 1950’s. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. On this show I feature piano recordings on Folkways Records. Piano is my favourite instrument, and there is no doubt that my father’s three record companies, Asch, Disc and then Folkways, recorded some of the very best jazz and blues pianists of the 30’s 40’s and 1950’s. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Piano(Program_23)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Piano(Program_23)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 19:00:00 GMT 57:19 piano, ragtime, jelly roll morton, roosavelt sykes, memphis slim, champion jack dupree, little brother montgomery, amiram rigai, John Newmark, art tatum, james p. johnson, henry cowell, joe sullivan, Mary Lou Williams, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways What is a rainbow? Why are we so fascinated by them? Why do we associate things to them: hope, beginnings, security, riches, and so on? Rainbows have been a constant in western culture and song. This program asks “what means a rainbow”? Music comes from around the world in our search for an answer. What is a rainbow? Why are we so fascinated by them? Why do we associate things to them: hope, beginnings, security, riches, and so on? Rainbows have been a constant in western culture and song. This program asks “what means a rainbow”? Music comes from around the world in our search for an answer. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Rainbow(Program_22)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Rainbow(Program_22)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 05 May 2010 19:00:00 GMT 57:59 Pete Seeger, rainbow, rainbow quest, begerfolk, ewan macoll, sturbridge singers, ola belle reed, kevin roth, sarah webster fabio, raymond souster, ginni clemmens, peter lafarge, roger spring, barabara mnocure, eddie pennington, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways In this program, we focus on children’s music. My father, Moe Asch, produced a huge collection of children’s recordings, but, as I hope you’ll hear, they were unique in many ways. We’ll play music from around the world, music for and from children at play, at school and even some in the workplace. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. In this program, we focus on children’s music. My father, Moe Asch, produced a huge collection of children’s recordings, but, as I hope you’ll hear, they were unique in many ways. We’ll play music from around the world, music for and from children at play, at school and even some in the workplace. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/ChildrensMusic(Program_21)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/ChildrensMusic(Program_21)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Mon, 05 Apr 2010 19:00:00 GMT 57:12 children's music, childrens music, sounds to grow on, lullaby, litter song, gerry axelrod, digest, isabel abrams, roxana alsberg, brian mackness, growing, leahtl pete seeger, declaration of independence, gazette, woody guthrie, woodie guthrie, car song, riding in my car, don't you push me down, jump rope, tony schwartz, zing, jean richie, peggy seeger, mia seeger, pete eisenberg, larry eisenberg, leadbelly, lead belly, david nzomo, lord invader, fidel castro, louse bennett, in einem ckeinen, karen james, isabelita alonso, acadian lullaby, camp kilooleet, song swappers, camp songs, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways In this program we explore the various musical sides of Pete Seeger. We will begin with Pete at Carnegie Hall getting everyone to sing together. It reminds me of those Christmas concerts of my youth, singing at the top of my voice, trying to keep sweet and on pitch. That was Pete as he is best known, leading us, helping us to understand that when we stand together we can be a powerful and harmonious collectivity. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. In this program we explore the various musical sides of Pete Seeger. We will begin with Pete at Carnegie Hall getting everyone to sing together. It reminds me of those Christmas concerts of my youth, singing at the top of my voice, trying to keep sweet and on pitch. That was Pete as he is best known, leading us, helping us to understand that when we stand together we can be a powerful and harmonious collectivity. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Pete_Did_That(Program_20)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Pete_Did_That(Program_20)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:00:00 GMT 57:46 pete seeger, seeger, where have all the flowers gone, carnegie call, goofing off suite, banjo, 12-string guitar, recorder, jacob's ladder, golden thread, song swappers, Ragupati Ragava Rajah Ram, Greenland Whalers, winnipeg reel, carigman, pygmy, Dat Du Min Leevsten Bist, horizontal lines, blue skies, Bells of Rhymney, One Grain of Sand, Turn Turn Turn, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways I am originally from New York City, though Canada has been my home since 1969. But that wasn’t my first time in Canada. In 1963, through a quirk, I got a ride to Toronto and attended the Mariposa folk festival. I fell in love with Canada on that trip. At that time I had no idea that Folkways had the largest collection of Canadian music available in the world. I don’t think it is still true, but there are well over a hundred Folkways records that feature Canada and Canadians. In this show we explore them. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. I am originally from New York City, though Canada has been my home since 1969. But that wasn’t my first time in Canada. In 1963, through a quirk, I got a ride to Toronto and attended the Mariposa folk festival. I fell in love with Canada on that trip. At that time I had no idea that Folkways had the largest collection of Canadian music available in the world. I don’t think it is still true, but there are well over a hundred Folkways records that feature Canada and Canadians. In this show we explore them. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/It_Came_From_Canada(Program_19)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/It_Came_From_Canada(Program_19)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Thr, 04 Feb 2010 19:00:00 GMT 58:14 canada, alan mills, sam gesser, enoch slaughter, ed mccurdy, barius barbeau, nova scotia, jon ranny mckeigan, saskatchewan, ottawa, newfoundland, montreal, ontario, bonnie banks of the virgie-o, bonny kate, by the hush, cree war song, paul william, martin sack, john knockwood, micmac, chin music, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways This time, I thought we’d wander about the collection listening to a teeny bit of the Jazz that my father recorded. Given everything he did, it is easy to forget his keen interest in jazz and of his important recordings, such as for Jazz at the Philharmonic series. But rather than get caught up in the history of Jazz or the role that my father played or make an attempt at being exhaustive with the jazz recordings, I thought we would make things simple and just goose around the collection a bit. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This time, I thought we’d wander about the collection listening to a teeny bit of the Jazz that my father recorded. Given everything he did, it is easy to forget his keen interest in jazz and of his important recordings, such as for Jazz at the Philharmonic series. But rather than get caught up in the history of Jazz or the role that my father played or make an attempt at being exhaustive with the jazz recordings, I thought we would make things simple and just goose around the collection a bit. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Jazz(Program_18)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Jazz(Program_18)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Thr, 14 Jan 2010 19:00:00 GMT 58:13 jazz, art tatum, mary lou williams, hilton jefferson footnotes to jazz, jimmy (kid) clayton, emile barnes, james p. johnson, baby dodds, ella fitzgerald, chick webb, sidney bechet, pee wee russell, oliver naylor, sweet georgia brown, lionel hampton, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways Shortly before he died in 1986, my father was interviewed I think by the Today Show on NBC. At that time, he justified his policy of never withdrawing a record title from the complete two thousand plus collection by saying: “would you take the letter J out of the dictionary merely because it is used less frequently than the letter S?” Well, I thought I would base this show on that idea. Here we have a show in celebration of the letter J. We will cover songs, music from countries, artists, instruments and sounds which all begin with the letter J. Shortly before he died in 1986, my father was interviewed I think by the Today Show on NBC. At that time, he justified his policy of never withdrawing a record title from the complete two thousand plus collection by saying: “would you take the letter J out of the dictionary merely because it is used less frequently than the letter S?” Well, I thought I would base this show on that idea. Here we have a show in celebration of the letter J. We will cover songs, music from countries, artists, instruments and sounds which all begin with the letter J. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Letter_J(Program_17)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Letter_J(Program_17)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:02 letter j, frankie and johnny, mississippi john hurt, jamaica, bosavi, glory glory, Kenneth Patchen, jean ritchie, lonnie johnson, james p johnson, dock boggs, lead belly, leadbelly, woody guthrie, jessie james, careless love, john hardy, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways Harold Courlander is an important figure in the history of Folkways. Well known in some circles for winning the case against Alex Haley, whose novel Roots plagiarized from Courlander’s novel The African, I think of Courlander as the early guiding spirit for what he and my father called the Ethnic series, which is the vast catalogue of what we now call world music. This time, I thought we’d feature an album Courlander put together in 1956 that documents the sensibilities he brought to this work in the immediate post-War period. Called World of Man: Volume 1, His Work, a title that situates it in the non-inclusive language of that time, the album is nonetheless a wonderful worldwide journey through the world of human labour. We’ll add other work songs from around the world in the show. Harold Courlander is an important figure in the history of Folkways. Well known in some circles for winning the case against Alex Haley, whose novel Roots plagiarized from Courlander’s novel The African, I think of Courlander as the early guiding spirit for what he and my father called the Ethnic series, which is the vast catalogue of what we now call world music. This time, I thought we’d feature an album Courlander put together in 1956 that documents the sensibilities he brought to this work in the immediate post-War period. Called World of Man: Volume 1, His Work, a title that situates it in the non-inclusive language of that time, the album is nonetheless a wonderful worldwide journey through the world of human labour. We’ll add other work songs from around the world in the show. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Work_Songs(Program_16)Smithsonian_Folkways)Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Work_Songs(Program_16)Smithsonian_Folkways)Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Thr, 10 Dec 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:00 work songs, woody guthrie, harold courlander, world of man, animal calls, hunting calls, house building, stone cutting, john henry, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways This show will mine the Folkways catalogue for songs about clocks and time, at least Western conceptions of time. We start with a little bluegrass reflection on clocks and then move onto all sorts of songs with references to time or time keeping. A timely program. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This show will mine the Folkways catalogue for songs about clocks and time, at least Western conceptions of time. We start with a little bluegrass reflection on clocks and then move onto all sorts of songs with references to time or time keeping. A timely program. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Time(Program_15)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Time(Program_15)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 56:32 time, clock, grandfather clock, grandfather's clock, time clock, johnny richardson, j.d. robb, edison concert band, ed mccurdy, pete seeger, broadside singers, elaine white, wendy smith, leadbelly, lead belly, song swappers, woody guthrie, better world, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways This show is called “talking about and singing the blues.” The idea comes from the Folkways album “This is the Blues.” It features Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. The album was built around a radio show produced by the great Studs Turkel of Chicago’s WFMT and was recorded on May 7th, 1957. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This show is called “talking about and singing the blues.” The idea comes from the Folkways album “This is the Blues.” It features Big Bill Broonzy, Sonny Terry, and Brownie McGhee. The album was built around a radio show produced by the great Studs Turkel of Chicago’s WFMT and was recorded on May 7th, 1957. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Talking_About_The_Blues(Program_14)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Talking_About_The_Blues(Program_14)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:08 blues, harmonica, broonzey, broonzy, broonzie, big bill broonzy, brownie mcghee, sonny terry, Katherine Handy Lewis, Mary Lou Williams, Memphis Slim, Lucinda Williams, Dave van Ronk, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways Nicola Sacco and Bartolmeo Vanzetti, Italian anarchists, were executed unjustly in 1927 for armed robbery and murder of two pay-clerks in Massachusetts. The case caused quite a stir at the time as for many the conviction was not for murder, but for being anarchists and immigrants. They were pardoned in 1977 by Governor Michael Dukakis. In 1947, twenty years after the execution, my father commissioned an album of original songs penned and sung by Woody Guthrie about the trial, an album Woody himself believed was his most important work. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. Nicola Sacco and Bartolmeo Vanzetti, Italian anarchists, were executed unjustly in 1927 for armed robbery and murder of two pay-clerks in Massachusetts. The case caused quite a stir at the time as for many the conviction was not for murder, but for being anarchists and immigrants. They were pardoned in 1977 by Governor Michael Dukakis. In 1947, twenty years after the execution, my father commissioned an album of original songs penned and sung by Woody Guthrie about the trial, an album Woody himself believed was his most important work. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Sacco_and_Vanzetti(Program_13)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Sacco_and_Vanzetti(Program_13)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57:46 woody guthrie, Nicola Sacco, Bartolmeo Vanzetti, Sacco and Vanzetti, anarchy, dukakis, I Just Want to Sing Your Name, You Souls of Boston, Suassos Lane, Old Judge Thayer, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways It was kind of a gloomy day around Michael Asch’s home when his researcher Rob Wiznura sent him an idea for a show that presented the days of the week in song. It was a blue day, so he thought Blue Monday, because it goes through the days of the week and returns to Monday, as did his idea. But Folkways didn’t record Blue Monday. But then it came to me, even better than Blue Monday was Stormy Monday as it captured the weather and also went through the days of the week. And so it was that an idea for a Folkways radio show was born. Listen as Michael presents material from “the days of the Folkways week”. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. It was kind of a gloomy day around Michael Asch’s home when his researcher Rob Wiznura sent him an idea for a show that presented the days of the week in song. It was a blue day, so he thought Blue Monday, because it goes through the days of the week and returns to Monday, as did his idea. But Folkways didn’t record Blue Monday. But then it came to me, even better than Blue Monday was Stormy Monday as it captured the weather and also went through the days of the week. And so it was that an idea for a Folkways radio show was born. Listen as Michael presents material from “the days of the Folkways week”. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Days_of_the_Week(Program_12)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Days_of_the_Week(Program_12)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:00:00 GMT 56:55 stormy monday, bob kirkpatrick, monday morning, mississippi john hurt, lead belly, sonny terry, mardi gras, clark kessinger, john greenway, flagelette, good friday, saturday night, saturday's child, ousamane m'baye, arna bontemps, countee cullen, seventeen cum sunday, wallace house, sixteen on sunday, mcghee brothers, arthur smith, my sunday girl, fred wade, a dollar down and a dollar a week, monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday, friday, saturday, sunday, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch, CKUA, Michael Asch Smithsonian Folkways This show is built around the song “The Ink is Black” or “Black and White” by David Arkin, Alan Arkin’s father and Earl Robinson, who for a time was the music teacher at Michael’s school in New York City. Written on the occasion of the 1954 de-segregation decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, it epitomizes the sensibility that segregation is inherently evil. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This show is built around the song “The Ink is Black” or “Black and White” by David Arkin, Alan Arkin’s father and Earl Robinson, who for a time was the music teacher at Michael’s school in New York City. Written on the occasion of the 1954 de-segregation decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, it epitomizes the sensibility that segregation is inherently evil. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Black_and_White(Program_11)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Black_and_White(Program_11)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:07 ink is black, black and white, david arkin, earl robinson, three dog night, lead belly, leadbelly, woody guthrie, margaret walker, langston hughes, cisco houston, civil rights, dave van ronk, barbara dane, frederick douglass kirkpatrick, jimmy collier, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways This show is about the world of sound captured by Tony Schwartz and produced on Folkways Records. While not a household name, Schwartz is a legendary figure in the advertising business. There is another side to Tony Schwartz. It is found in his passion for recording sounds, particularly human made sounds and for New York City. The marriage of these passions is found in sound documents that range from short sound poems to lengthier sound essays. Often produced for his radio show, sometimes these found their way to become tracks on albums he made for Folkways Records. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This show is about the world of sound captured by Tony Schwartz and produced on Folkways Records. While not a household name, Schwartz is a legendary figure in the advertising business. There is another side to Tony Schwartz. It is found in his passion for recording sounds, particularly human made sounds and for New York City. The marriage of these passions is found in sound documents that range from short sound poems to lengthier sound essays. Often produced for his radio show, sometimes these found their way to become tracks on albums he made for Folkways Records. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Tony_Schwartz(Program_10)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Tony_Schwartz(Program_10)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:07 tony schwartz, new york city, ring games, zing, dog's life, dog, nueva york, puerto rico, sounds to grow on, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways The theme of this show is about Smithsonian Folkways material inspired by dogs, so Michael Asch has called the show “Going to the Dogs.” The idea for the show came from Rob Wiznura, researcher on this radio series, and a guy who likes dogs, and puns about them. Michael is less committed, more of a cat man. Hear songs, sounds and documentary segments, all on the canine theme. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. The theme of this show is about Smithsonian Folkways material inspired by dogs, so Michael Asch has called the show “Going to the Dogs.” The idea for the show came from Rob Wiznura, researcher on this radio series, and a guy who likes dogs, and puns about them. Michael is less committed, more of a cat man. Hear songs, sounds and documentary segments, all on the canine theme. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Going_To_The_Dogs(Program_9)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Going_To_The_Dogs(Program_9)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:06 dogs, canine, johnny richardson, dog's life, bill monroe, eddie ross, isham jones orchestra, stoneman, cisco houston, ed mccurdy, dink roberts, guy carawan, sutphin, sonny terry, prison, lead belly, leadbelly, brownie mcghee, freedom riders, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways This episode of Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On focuses on topical songs, mostly from a small-distribution, widely influential magazine from the 1960s and 70s and 80s called Broadside Magazine. In 1962, the first issue cost 35 cents and consisted of a meager 300 copies. But it included songs from such masters as Malvina Reynolds, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. Broadside brought many topical singer songwriters to the public’s attention, including, in addition to Reynolds, Ochs and Dylan; Tom Paxton, Richard Farina, Janis Ian and Buffy St. Marie, to name just a few. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This episode of Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On focuses on topical songs, mostly from a small-distribution, widely influential magazine from the 1960s and 70s and 80s called Broadside Magazine. In 1962, the first issue cost 35 cents and consisted of a meager 300 copies. But it included songs from such masters as Malvina Reynolds, Bob Dylan and Phil Ochs. Broadside brought many topical singer songwriters to the public’s attention, including, in addition to Reynolds, Ochs and Dylan; Tom Paxton, Richard Farina, Janis Ian and Buffy St. Marie, to name just a few. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Broadsides(Program_8)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Broadsides(Program_8)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:00 broadside, broadside magazine, sis cunningham, pete seeger, phil ochs, malvina reynolds, tom paxston, Bob Dylan, Richard Farina, Janis ian, Buffy St. Marie, blind boy grunt, peter la farge, eric anderson, smithsonian, folkway, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways In this show we jump into the world of animal sounds and songs about animals. Of course there are many songs about animals. But Michael’s father Moe Asch also released a number of recordings of animal sounds, some straightforward recordings and others, well, you’ll hear throughout the hour. Michael will pair a song about an animal with the sounds of the animal, all from the wide ranging Folkways Records catalogue. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. In this show we jump into the world of animal sounds and songs about animals. Of course there are many songs about animals. But Michael’s father Moe Asch also released a number of recordings of animal sounds, some straightforward recordings and others, well, you’ll hear throughout the hour. Michael will pair a song about an animal with the sounds of the animal, all from the wide ranging Folkways Records catalogue. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Animal_Songs(Program_7)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_onAnimal_Songs(Program_7)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:07 frog, froggy, turkey, whale, orca, dolphin, sparrow, king kong, wolf, animal, mockingbird, rooster, smithsonian, folkway, jim nollman, seeger, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways This hour features bluegrass music on Folkways Records. Bluegrass is a style developed mostly in Appalachia that combines the music of Scots-Irish, African-American, jazz and blues. Michael presents a personal journey, choosing from those performances he considers 'classic.' Performers include Bill Monroe, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, Roger Sprung, The Country Gentlemen, The Lily Brothers, Eric Weisberg, Ralph Rinzler and Mike Seeger. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. This hour features bluegrass music on Folkways Records. Bluegrass is a style developed mostly in Appalachia that combines the music of Scots-Irish, African-American, jazz and blues. Michael presents a personal journey, choosing from those performances he considers 'classic.' Performers include Bill Monroe, Hazel Dickens and Alice Gerrard, Roger Sprung, The Country Gentlemen, The Lily Brothers, Eric Weisberg, Ralph Rinzler and Mike Seeger. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways Records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Bluegrass(Program_6)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Bluegrass(Program_6)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 9 Jun 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:07 bluegrass, smithsonian, folkway, bill monroe, seeger, banjo, scruggs, old-time, old time, hazel dickens, country gentlemen, roger sprung, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways In this hour Michael traces the history of a folksong, probably most familiar to you as "The Streets of Laredo" but also reflected in the song "St James Infirmary." In 1960, Folkways released an album put together by folklorist Kenneth Goldstein called The Unfortunate Rake: A Study in the Evolution of a Ballad. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. In this hour Michael traces the history of a folksong, probably most familiar to you as "The Streets of Laredo" but also reflected in the song "St James Infirmary." In 1960, Folkways released an album put together by folklorist Kenneth Goldstein called The Unfortunate Rake: A Study in the Evolution of a Ballad. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Unfortunate_Rake(Program_5)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Unfortunate_Rake(Program_5)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 13 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT 58:01 blues, smithsonian, folkway, unfortunate rake, st. james infirmary, blues of laredo, kenneth goldstein, st james infirmary, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways A remarkable thing about Folkways is the number of significant movements in the 20th century with which it was in tune. One such movement is the African-American poetry scene, starting with the Harlem Renaissance that began in the 1920s. The Harlem Renaissance is a rather loose term that identifies a flourishing of poetry and prose to emerge from Harlem. The poetry ranges greatly stylistically. But what unites all these poets, including Langston Hughes and Claude McKay, is that they focus in some way on the experience of the African-American in the U.S. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. A remarkable thing about Folkways is the number of significant movements in the 20th century with which it was in tune. One such movement is the African-American poetry scene, starting with the Harlem Renaissance that began in the 1920s. The Harlem Renaissance is a rather loose term that identifies a flourishing of poetry and prose to emerge from Harlem. The poetry ranges greatly stylistically. But what unites all these poets, including Langston Hughes and Claude McKay, is that they focus in some way on the experience of the African-American in the U.S. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Harlem_Renaissance(Program_4)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Harlem_Renaissance(Program_4)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Wed, 6 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57:37 blues, smithsonian, folkway, langston hughes, poetry, harlem, renaissance, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series featuring the original recordings of Folkways records. Host Michael Asch is the only child of Moses and Frances Asch. He was a professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton until his retirement. However, as he says in this first program: "The show is not about me. It is about my father, and more specifically about the record company my father founded and ran for 38 years. The company’s name is Folkways Records, and, due to the foresight and perseverance of many people at the Smithsonian Institution, the company still continues as Smithsonian Folkways Records. This program features an overview of great Folkways sounds." Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series featuring the original recordings of Folkways records. Host Michael Asch is the only child of Moses and Frances Asch. He was a professor of Anthropology at the University of Alberta in Edmonton until his retirement. However, as he says in this first program: "The show is not about me. It is about my father, and more specifically about the record company my father founded and ran for 38 years. The company’s name is Folkways Records, and, due to the foresight and perseverance of many people at the Smithsonian Institution, the company still continues as Smithsonian Folkways Records. This program features an overview of great Folkways sounds." http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/Introduction(Program_1)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57:49 smithsonian, folkway, seeger,leadbelly, lead belly, guthrie, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways This episode is dedicated to music on Folkways that has a special place for Michael Asch. It includes some of his favourites and some of his father's favourites. Some of these songs are from Moe's childhood and some are from Michael's early adulthood when he worked for Folkways. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. This episode is dedicated to music on Folkways that has a special place for Michael Asch. It includes some of his favourites and some of his father's favourites. Some of these songs are from Moe's childhood and some are from Michael's early adulthood when he worked for Folkways. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/My_Favourite_Things(Program_2)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/My_Favourite_Things(Program_2)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 4 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57:48 smithsonian, folkway, seeger,leadbelly, lead belly, guthrie, folk, ways, asch Smithsonian Folkways In program three the focus is on the blues, but from a particular personal angle. Listeners from Chicago may well recognize the title "The Midnight Special," as being used on a radio show that has been broadcast on WFMT since 1953 and is now broadcast as well over the net. Michael thought to honor that program by recreating what he heard when moved to Chicago to attend university in the fall of 1961. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. In program three the focus is on the blues, but from a particular personal angle. Listeners from Chicago may well recognize the title "The Midnight Special," as being used on a radio show that has been broadcast on WFMT since 1953 and is now broadcast as well over the net. Michael thought to honor that program by recreating what he heard when moved to Chicago to attend university in the fall of 1961. Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series hosted by Michael Asch that features the original recordings of Folkways records. http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Midnight_Special(Program_3)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 http://media.smithsonianfolkways.org/audio/podcasts/sounds_to_grow_on/The_Midnight_Special(Program_3)Smithsonian_Folkways_Sounds_to_Grow_On.mp3 Tue, 4 Apr 2009 19:00:00 GMT 57:38 blues, smithsonian, folkway, seeger,leadbelly, lead belly, guthrie, folk, ways, asch