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Top 16 Folk Podcasts

Nov 21, 2024

The Best Folk Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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NPR's Mountain Stage

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NPR's Mountain Stage
Top 10 Best NPR's Mountain Stage Episodes

354 Episodes

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Avg Length 135m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft
Top 10 Best New World Witchery - The Search for American Traditional Witchcraft Episodes

293 Episodes

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Avg Length 49m

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Latest episode 13 days ago

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A show about magic and witchcraft in North America

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Americana Podcast

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Americana Podcast
Top 10 Best Americana Podcast Episodes

41 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 6 months ago

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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
My Classic Album with Mike Norris
Top 10 Best My Classic Album with Mike Norris Episodes

72 Episodes

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Avg Length 91m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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My Classic Album' is a podcast about the most acclaimed and loved albums of all time! There are many great albums out there but there's an extra special ingredient that makes an album a classic album. Join Mike Norris as he dedicates each episode to one classic album and looks at the history of the album and its impact in the years following its release. ​ 'My Classic Album' celebrates albums from the 1960's right through to the new millennium from musicians as timeless as The Beatles and Bob Dylan, bands who rock as hard as Led Zeppelin and KISS, as well as contemporary performers such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. ​ 'My Classic Album' has been extremely lucky to play host to incredible singers and musicians including Nathan Stephens-Griffin (Martha, ONSIND), Grammy Award winner Bruce Carroll, guitar virtuoso Adrian Nation (Sky Arts' Guitar Star) and rock singer and guitarist Beth Blade (Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters). All have chosen their classic album for the show along with future guests including Rob Wylde (Tigertailz) and blues singer Big Boy Bloater (Imelda May, Big Boy Bloater & The Limits) ​ Whether it's an album you personally can't stop playing or one you've never actually heard, 'My Classic Album' is the perfect companion to some of the greatest albums in history!
Tales From Wyrd Scotland
Top 10 Best Tales From Wyrd Scotland Episodes

27 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 20 days ago

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Tales From Wyrd Scotland is a podcast exploring the wyrd, wonderful world of Scotland's supernatural, quirky and frankly terrifying past. Told in the manner of a fireside tale/radio drama, carefully crafted sound design and eldritch, ethereal music work along side masterful narration to weave eerie tales to chill even the darkest heart.
Legends From The Pacific
Top 10 Best Legends From The Pacific Episodes

169 Episodes

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Avg Length 12m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com
Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto
Top 10 Best Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto Episodes

222 Episodes

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Avg Length 8m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Un programa de radio es inconcebible sin su música y, por eso, creemos que cada fin de semana debe tener un papel protagonista y actuar como algo más que un mero pegamento entre nuestros contenidos.

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Mostly Folk

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Mostly Folk
Top 10 Best Mostly Folk Episodes

724 Episodes

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Avg Length 74m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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New and classic music from artists around the world. Indie artists in the Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Bluegrass and anything else that pleases my ear and hopefully yours.

Mandolin Secrets Podcast
Top 10 Best Mandolin Secrets Podcast Episodes

34 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 23 days ago

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This podcast is for every mandolin and guitar player who wants an inspiration boost. Hosts Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin share professional tips, experiences, and stories that will support every music maker on their journey.

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The String

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The String
Top 10 Best The String Episodes

293 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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The String is weekly think radio featuring conversations and features on culture, media and American music - anchored by veteran journalist and broadcaster Craig Havighurst. Music makers, enablers, instigators and documentarians are featured with enough time to go deep and burrow into issues, while letting the music play too. Music news, previews, Time Machine Tape and 90 Second Spins round out the hour.
The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast
Top 10 Best The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast Episodes

160 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 28 days ago

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The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at [email protected]
Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast
Top 10 Best Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast Episodes

253 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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Our regular free Scottish music podcast from Scotland featuring the very best of Gaelic, Scots, bagpipes, fiddle, harp music, Scottish bands, ceilidh bands, highland Scottish music, pipe band, traditional, folk and celtic. Visit Foot Stompin for all things Scottish. www.handsupfortrad.co.uk

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Songs and Stories

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Songs and Stories
Top 10 Best Songs and Stories Episodes

25 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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For generations, Ireland has had a culture and reputation for a good "sing song", be it the sorrow of a funeral, the the joy of a wedding, the roller-coaster build up and fall of a GAA match day, a pub lock in and everything in between.

While we may hear the same songs belted or butchered, we probably don't know the meaning of many of them.

In the podcast, I try to get an understanding of some of these songs, not only the the heavy hitters but some perhaps lesser known and personal favourites from folk ballads to rebel songs.


Tales, theories, song suggestions or general comments can be sent to [email protected]



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mike Harding Folk Show
Top 10 Best The Mike Harding Folk Show Episodes

310 Episodes

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Avg Length 91m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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THE MIKE HARDING FOLK SHOW
www.mikehardingfolkshow.com will take you into the world of folk – links to artists you hear on the show / folk clubs & session near you / other folk radio sites / folk record labels / folk festivals and much more. The very best in folk, roots and acoustic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pitch List

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Pitch List
Top 10 Best Pitch List Episodes

89 Episodes

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Avg Length 52m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Based in Nashville, TN, #1 songwriter Chris Lindsey (Every Time I Hear That Song" / Blake Shelton, "Poison and Wine" / The Civil Wars) has set out to discover what makes creative people tick. Starting with what he knows - writing - and branching out to various aspects of the music industry, Pitch List dives deep into the heart of why making music is so magical, mysterious and captivating. Join us for organic conversations with some of music's hit songwriters and artists at the top of our Pitch List.
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
Top 10 Best Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Episodes

693 Episodes

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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If you love Celtic music, then welcome to Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Each week, you'll receive an hour-long award-winning Celtic radio show featuring some of the best independent Irish & Celtic music, and all 100% FREE! It is one of the top music podcasts on iTunes and receives over 10,000 downloads of each show each and every week. You can subscribe to have it automatically download through your favorite podcast player. Did I mention, it was FREE?

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Cello podcast from Magnatune.com
Top 10 Best Cello podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 7 years ago

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60 minutes of Cello, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
Classical podcast from Magnatune.com
Top 10 Best Classical podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 8 years ago

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60 minutes of Classical, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
The Six String Variety Hour
Top 10 Best The Six String Variety Hour Episodes

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The Six String Variety Hour is dedicated to guitar music of all genres and styles and an exploration of all things guitar. Bringing you a look at everything from players to maintenance tips to, tunings and beyond it is a weekly sampling of one of the worlds most popular and versatile instruments.
Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast
Top 10 Best Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast Episodes

111 Episodes

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Avg Length 30m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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This is a podcast about the greatest music of all time. Every two weeks we choose an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums to discuss with a rotating cast of guests - everything from physicists and journalists to politicians and musicians.

ReFolkUs
Top 10 Best ReFolkUs Episodes

56 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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Introducing ReFolkUs, a new podcast by Folk Music Ontario, where we talk to artists and music industry professionals about building sustainable careers as creative workers, with a focus on folk.
Straight On ‘Til Morning
Top 10 Best Straight On ‘Til Morning Episodes

152 Episodes

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Avg Length 150m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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The live concert experience in a snapshot, taped live and not in studio, no overdubs warts and all included. Sometimes a little far sometimes a little near, but hopefully something we can all enjoy. We bring you blues, rock, jazz, fusion, folk, reggae, world, in fact a nice eclectic mix. Drop by and check it out.
The Room Behind the Bookcase
Top 10 Best The Room Behind the Bookcase Episodes

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A patchwork shenanigan of my stories and musing. Subscribe here.
Sounds Atlantic
Top 10 Best Sounds Atlantic Episodes

462 Episodes

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Avg Length 64m

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Latest episode 13 days ago

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Sounds Atlantic is a podcast heard weekly that is devoted to artists from Atlantic Canada who perform roots and acoustic based music (i.e., traditional, folk, old-time, “Canadiana”/”Americana”, bluegrass, etc.).
Atlantic Canadian artists describe it this way:
Anita Best (trad Newfoundland singer, folk historian and Order of Canada member) refers to this podcast as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada"...
Wayne Chaulk ("Buddy Wassisname and the Other Fellers") says "Ron's got to be good right - he's got Newfoundland blood!)...and,
Newfoundland and Labrador singer-songwriter Matthew Byrne (solo performer and lead singer/bouzouki player for CBC "Q" host Tom Power's band "The Dardanelles") says "If you're a fan of great folk and traditional music, you'll find it here, where Ron is dusting off old gems and showcasing what's new and exciting in East Coast folk!"

Brewster's Roost , an Animal Crossing podcast
Top 10 Best Brewster's Roost , an Animal Crossing podcast Episodes

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A podcast centered around the hit Nintendo game series, Animal Crossing . I talk about town happenings, game events, character bios, host contests, and so much more. If you are a fan of the Animal Crossing games, then this is the podcast for you.
Year of the Joni
Top 10 Best Year of the Joni Episodes

13 Episodes

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Avg Length 30m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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This podcast tells the story of Joni Mitchell over the course of the year. Episodes contain interviews and song clips to help tell about her extraordinary career.
Women in Music with gfire podcast
Top 10 Best Women in Music with gfire podcast Episodes

66 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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gfire presents Interviews and songs with great indie women in music!! featuring podsafe music.
New Sounds from WNYC
Top 10 Best New Sounds from WNYC Episodes

16 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 7 years ago

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House of Folk Art
Top 10 Best House of Folk Art Episodes

17 Episodes

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Avg Length 21m

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Latest episode 9 days ago

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Join Matt Ledbetter, esteemed auctioneer and folk art connoisseur hailing from Gibsonville, North Carolina, as he unveils the rich tapestry of Southern Folk Art. With personal ties to numerous folk artists through his renowned quarterly auctions, Matt brings you on a journey through the intricate history, the profound motivations, and the intimate encounters that shape the world of folk art.
The Great UnSung
Top 10 Best The Great UnSung Episodes

37 Episodes

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Avg Length 54m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Alison Pipitone interviews working musicians about their art and what motivates them to continue on this difficult but incredibly rewarding path. Each episode features a working artist and a discussion about some of the pioneers in the industry who continue to inspire us.
Middle America
Top 10 Best Middle America Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 25m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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“Middle America” is a podcast and radio show using history, storytelling, and music to discuss the world that surrounds us. Narrated by the fictional protagonist Wendell Bauer, episodes give both true history of the Central Illinois area and fictional memoir of a resident. Locally created music complements the stories to provide further emotional impact and insight.Topics discussed by “Middle America” thus far have included Illinois abolitionists, the French origins of the Midwest, philanthropist Lydia Moss Bradley, Chicago’s earliest settlers, Prohibition-era gangsters, and comedian Richard Pryor, among others. Along the way there are outlaws, adventure, murder, mutiny, loss, charity, love, and finally progress. www.patreon.com/midamericapod www.facebook.com/midamericapod www.instagram.com/midamericapod www.twitter.com/midamericapod midamericapod.bandcamp.com [email protected]
Tim and Laurie Thornton's Podcast
Top 10 Best Tim and Laurie Thornton's Podcast Episodes

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Teachings, conversations, and maybe some music from Tim and Laurie Thornton of The Blackthorn Project.
Akashavani
Top 10 Best Akashavani Episodes

7 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 10 years ago

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Akashavani Thrissur...Varthakal...Vayikkunnathu Lasheen and Hafeel
The Slow Music Movement
Top 10 Best The Slow Music Movement Episodes

107 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 4 months ago

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We're about quality, laid back music, predominantly from independent artists and labels. It's a laid back affair with the best new ambient, downtempo, Balearic, freaky folk, drones and tones, stoned soul, electronica, dub flavours, psychedelic vibes, deep house, lazy jazz, leftfield beats and pieces, peyote pop, soundtracks and any other great lazy, atmospheric, hard to describe music that we've just found.
Every Song has a Story
Top 10 Best Every Song has a Story Episodes

20 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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"Every Song has a Story" is a weekly podcast that explores the art and craft of composing music and lyrics. Each episode features an interview with a successful songwriter, who shares their stories, experiences, and tips for writing songs. The podcast also covers a wide range of topics, including the creative process, the music industry, and the business of songwriting. Whether you're an aspiring musician, a fan of great songs, or just curious about the art of songwriting, this podcast has something for you. Find us on instagram: @Every_Song_has_a_Story
The Folk Song Hour
Top 10 Best The Folk Song Hour Episodes

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This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of early 1900s folk musics, primarily from North America. For one hour every week we listen to the best in folklorique musics, including blues, ballads, and bluegrass, that all fall under the big umbrella of "folk" music.
Indian Influenced podcast from Magnatune.com
Top 10 Best Indian Influenced podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 61m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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60 minutes of Indian Influenced, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
What's On The Hi-Fi
Top 10 Best What's On The Hi-Fi Episodes

19 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 12 years ago

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Premier alternative music blog What's On The Hi-Fi presents 10 new songs that are currently coming out of headphones and speakers. Fans of Passion Pit, MGMT, Arcade Fire or Fleet Foxes this is the Podcast for you. Look for new episodes every month
Alternate Routes
Top 10 Best Alternate Routes Episodes

7 Episodes

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Avg Length 47m

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Latest episode 6 years ago

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Independent music not found on major streaming services, all tracks approved by artists/labels.

Welcome to the Song Saloon!
Hi, I'm Jordan Smith Reynolds. I'm an LA based singer-songwriter interviewing artists I admire. If you love discovering new music, listening to intimate live performances, and conversations exploring the creative process...you’ve come to the right place!
Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorded version.
There is ALWAYS more to a song than what's on the surface. Getting to peel back the layers through live performance and talking about the stories behind the songs never fails to leave me inspired and eager to write again!
https://go.thesongsaloon.com
Support the show:
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T'as entendu ça ?
Top 10 Best T'as entendu ça ? Episodes

48 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 26 days ago

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Un podcast pour remettre sur le devant de la scène des albums et des artistes parfois trop peu connus, voire même tombés dans l'oubli, et tout ce qui les entoure. Un seul mot d'ordre : (re)découverte.
You Are Hear is a podcast and online radio show brought to you by Magz Hall ( Radio Arts, Totally Radio, Resonance FM ) bringing you live sessions, new music, festival specials and interviews. Since May 2002 we've been exploring the outer edges of music. Hear the best cutting edge artists and bands. File under experimental alternative new music of all genres. Folk, Rock, Noise, Pop, electronic, dance, grime, electro http://www.youarehear.co.uk
A Picker's Paradise Podcast
Top 10 Best A Picker's Paradise Podcast Episodes

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The Itinerant Angler Podcast
Top 10 Best The Itinerant Angler Podcast Episodes

214 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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The Itinerant Angler Podcast: Fly Fishing from the Rocking Chair
April Eight Songs and Stories
Top 10 Best April Eight Songs and Stories Episodes

68 Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 20 days ago

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Hooray! Your family is heading for delight. April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear to be, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys. Giggle, laugh out loud, think a little deeper, hold your breath, smile – and get ready for your kids to say, “Play it again!” For on the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast, unexpected heroes take the day in pursuit of life’s simple truth: Love conquers all and will always find a way. Start with Episode 1, and let the fun roll on from there. Subscribe today and never miss a story!
Pierwsze kroki
Top 10 Best Pierwsze kroki Episodes

29 Episodes

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Avg Length 6m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Każdy z odcinków jest monografią jednego z polskich tańców - opowieścią o jego pochodzeniu, umiejscowieniu na etnograficznej mapie Polski. Tańce przybliża Mariusz Żwierko - tancerz i choreograf, kierownik artystyczny Zespołu Pieśni i Tańca "Kurpie Zielone". Jak tańczyć - pokazuje zespół Woda na Młyn. Audycję przygotowuje Piotr Dorosz.
Musiques Plurielles
Top 10 Best Musiques Plurielles Episodes

70 Episodes

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Avg Length 119m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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Bienvenue à Musiques Plurielles, votre émission hebdomadaire présentée par Paul Blanjean.

Dans cette émission, notre animateur explore l’univers varié et passionnant des musiques.

Nous vous emmenons, au fil des émissions à la découverte de musiques du monde entier, dans un voyage à travers les styles et les époques.

Les émissions nous racontent aussi des pans de la grande Histoire ou tout simplement de la petite histoire des artistes programmés. Régulièrement, des artistes locaux ou non sont invités en studios afin de présenter leur musique, leurs influences, leurs coups de coeur.

Alors n’hésitez pas à voyager avec nous. Laissez-vous emporter par des musiques familières mais aussi par des découvertes artistiques et humaines chaleureuses.



Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

World podcast from Magnatune.com
Top 10 Best World podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 56m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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60 minutes of World, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com
You Are Hear is a podcast and online radio show brought to you by Magz Hall ( Radio Arts, Totally Radio, Resonance FM ) bringing you live sessions, new music, festival specials and interviews. Since May 2002 we've been exploring the outer edges of music. Hear the best cutting edge artists and bands. File under experimental alternative new music of all genres. Folk, Rock, Noise, Pop, electronic, dance, grime, electro http://www.youarehear.co.uk
Myths of the Moor
Top 10 Best Myths of the Moor Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Father and son team, David and Simon Hawkings discuss amazing and mysterious stories of the supernatural, all from Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.