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Top 15 Folk Podcasts

May 24, 2025

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

365 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.
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!
Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
Top 10 Best Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Episodes

719 Episodes

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 2 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? All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyrights holders.
Legends From The Pacific
Top 10 Best Legends From The Pacific Episodes

171 Episodes

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Avg Length 12m

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Latest episode 2 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

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Americana Podcast

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Americana Podcast
Top 10 Best Americana Podcast Episodes

43 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 24 days 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.
Mandolin Secrets Podcast
Top 10 Best Mandolin Secrets Podcast Episodes

40 Episodes

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Avg Length 35m

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Latest episode 18 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.

Tales From Wyrd Scotland
Top 10 Best Tales From Wyrd Scotland Episodes

29 Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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Latest episode 1 month 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.
Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto
Top 10 Best Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto Episodes

246 Episodes

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Avg Length 8m

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Latest episode 4 hours 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

748 Episodes

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Avg Length 73m

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Latest episode 7 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.

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The String

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The String
Top 10 Best The String Episodes

312 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 8 days 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

170 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 1 day 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

254 Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 2 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 1 year 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.

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The Village Night Owl
Top 10 Best The Village Night Owl Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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The Village Night Owl is a roots music podcast. Freelance writer and music journalist Joe McSpadden is the host. Watch for interviews with fascinating artists in Blues, country, folk, Americana, and bluegrass.
Jeff Black - Black Tuesdays
Top 10 Best Jeff Black - Black Tuesdays Episodes

1 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 18 years ago

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A Podcast From Jeff Black
It's Record Time
Top 10 Best It's Record Time Episodes

12 Episodes

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Avg Length 54m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Each week I am joined by a different guest to discuss the albums and bands that they love. We talk about our first purchases, favorite live albums, best bootlegs, greatest soundtracks and a load more. If you ever wanted to know what albums your favorite artists listen to, or just pick up some great recommendations, this is the show for you.
Heart of the Night Show - Indie Rock, Pop, Folk and Variety Music
Top 10 Best Heart of the Night Show - Indie Rock, Pop, Folk and Variety Music Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 15 years ago

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Indie and Unsigned Music: Rock, Pop, Folk, Alternative, Punk, Rockabilly, Experimental Rock, Power Pop and a variety of other genres from IndieHeart.com Indie Music Showcase and Internet Radio. If you are looking for new and emerging Indie and Unsigned Music, you have found the right podcast. Many artists at the site provide free MP3 downloads of their music, so visit the Indie Heart Showcase for more! You can also check out the IndieHeart Eclectic Rock radio broadcast 24/7 at http://indieheart.com/rock.
This is a bi-monthly podcast featuring songs and stories from some lesser known fairy tales and folk stories. Stories which lean toward the grisly and unnerving, stories which might help us deal with the ogres and wicked step mothers in our own lives. You can support this podcast by buying Julia a cup of tea here https://ko-fi.com/voxchops xox
Die hr2-Hörbar
Top 10 Best Die hr2-Hörbar Episodes

358 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Musik grenzenlos und global - Chanson, Folk, Jazz, Singer/Songwriter, Klassik oder Filmmusik – hier ist alles möglich
Song Divers
Top 10 Best Song Divers Episodes

29 Episodes

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Avg Length 77m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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What makes a songwriter? What does it take to compose a meaningful work of audible art? Join us as we connect with a diverse mix of artists to explore the forces, challenges, inspiration and influences that charted their path. We dive deep into the making of a lyricist: the stories, key moments, the highs & the lows. We chat values, idols, obstacles and what it took to find their voice. And through it all, we hear some really incredible music.
Radio Clandestino - Hand Picked Global Beats!
Top 10 Best Radio Clandestino - Hand Picked Global Beats! Episodes

73 Episodes

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Avg Length 63m

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Latest episode 9 months ago

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From the latest contemporary urban sounds to folkloric, traditional and hybrid sounds - RADIO CLANDESTINO brings you a unique playlist from a diverse range of countries and cultures. Produced in Canberra, Australia by a roster of local DJs and presenters who all bring their passion for world sounds to the table, RADIO CLANDESTINO is your aural ticket to unknown musical landscapes and horizons - best listened to while dancing or with headphones (or both!)
Breaking The Tethers
Top 10 Best Breaking The Tethers Episodes

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Listen to Breaking The Tethers for music you could call jazz, broadly defined. Free, modal, experimental, avant, out there, and more are words you could use for the music that BTT feeds to your ears. Breaking The Tethers sends out tentacles to experimental, folk, rock, world, and odd stuff that doesn’t have a label. Presented to you as a Monday morning sound experience. Suggestions, requests, and comments are always welcome.
Canyella's podcast
Top 10 Best Canyella's podcast Episodes

63 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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Sending out fully shaken tracks that somehow meld. From melancholic to ecstatic...reflexive to expressive...dance - cry - laugh - hug each other - fall to the floor - cry - cry - love - eat chocolate - drink wine - cry - laugh...
Music Maps - The Rock n Roll Book Club Podcast
Top 10 Best Music Maps - The Rock n Roll Book Club Podcast Episodes

66 Episodes

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Avg Length 56m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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Each episode we use a place as a jumping off point for a conversation about music - anywhere from the obvious to the obscure.


Join us as we build our music map of the world.


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

Sound Of The Kootenays
Top 10 Best Sound Of The Kootenays Episodes

10 Episodes

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Avg Length 93m

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Latest episode 5 years ago

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The Kootenays is a diverse region in the South East corner of British Columbia, Canada. Dense forests, rich farmland, high mountain peaks, and fresh clean rivers and lakes surround people from all walks of life who live, work and play here. Some of them also make a lot of really great music! This show is dedicated to the musicians and people who work alongside them to create a music scene that is as diverse and unique as the region they call home. This is the Sound Of The Kootenays!
Irish Nights Party
Top 10 Best Irish Nights Party Episodes

4 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 13 years ago

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

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 8 years ago

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60 minutes of Jazz, 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 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.
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 Best of Miz Kitty's Parlour (video & audio)
Top 10 Best The Best of Miz Kitty's Parlour (video & audio) Episodes

14 Episodes

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Avg Length 9m

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Latest episode 18 years ago

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A showcase for vaudeville-style entertainment and live music in the spirit of true Americana. Audio and video.
Chris Thomas King's The Blues: The Authentic Narrative Podcast
Top 10 Best Chris Thomas King's The Blues: The Authentic Narrative Podcast Episodes

8 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Chris Thomas King's The Blues: The Authentic Narrative is hosted by Grammy and Country Music Award-winning blues artist Chris Thomas King. The podcast is inspired by his new book The Blues: The Authentic Narrative of My Music and Culture. This podcast series is where King engages listeners with stories about his music philosophy, culture, and everything Blues.
There Are No Greater Heroes
Top 10 Best There Are No Greater Heroes Episodes

8 Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 11 months ago

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A five-part series telling the untold story of Tony, Caro & John and their remarkable musical survival.
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Under The Mason's Apron Folk Show
Top 10 Best Under The Mason's Apron Folk Show Episodes

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A monthly-ish podcast featuring folk music old and new for aficionados and the uninitiated alike. From the famous to the obscure, signed or unsigned, live or dead, good or ...erm... whatever. Join Mal and Gramie for an hour of heart-warming songs and tunes and infantile wit. If we like it, we'll play it. Don't say we didn't warn you.
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 11 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.

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.
Musiques Plurielles
Top 10 Best Musiques Plurielles Episodes

70 Episodes

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Avg Length 119m

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Latest episode 1 year 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.

Podwireless
Top 10 Best Podwireless Episodes

34 Episodes

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Avg Length 115m

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Latest episode 24 days ago

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The monthly podcast from the world of folk, roots and unpop.
http://www.podwireless.com
http://www.ianaanderson.com
Deeper Roots Radio
Top 10 Best Deeper Roots Radio Episodes

37 Episodes

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Avg Length 119m

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Latest episode 13 days ago

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A walk through the last century of America's roots music, the podcasts for Deeper Roots come to you from productions at Sonoma County's own community radio station, KOWS 92.5 FM, streaming at www.kowsfm.com.

Radio Orphans Video Podcast
Top 10 Best Radio Orphans Video Podcast Episodes

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A video podcast featuring Radio Orphans music videos. Utilizing a blend of public domain film footage and our own music, we create quirky, strange, visual delights with a humorous nod, for your viewing pleasure.
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.
BLAST Music 247 YouTube Channel
Top 10 Best BLAST Music 247 YouTube Channel Episodes

657 Episodes

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Avg Length 69m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Hey there! I want to introduce you to BLASTMusic247's awesome YouTube channel. It's all about independent content creators producing podcasts for learning and entertainment. BLAST has gathered a super diverse group of talented creators who dive into all sorts of fascinating topics. Trust me, and you'll be amazed, entertained, and motivated by the incredible content they bring. BLAST truly showcases the best voices from the indie scene, exploring a world of knowledge and creativity in a way that's easy to understand and enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join the BLAST community and embark on a journey of intellectual growth and delightful entertainment. Make sure to hit that subscribe button, and let's dive in together! #IndieMusicPodcast #DiscoverNewMusic #SupportIndieArtists #IndieMusicCommunity #musicpodcast

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The Slow Music Movement
Top 10 Best The Slow Music Movement Episodes

108 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 1 month 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.
POPCORN & BANJO - Aligre FM
Top 10 Best POPCORN & BANJO - Aligre FM Episodes

8 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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La seule émission de cinéma où l'on diffuse exclusivement de la musique country.


. Chronique des sorties ciné du mois.

. Découverte d'un.e artiste country et diffusion de plusieurs de ses morceaux.

. Chronique des sorties Blu-ray à ne pas rater.


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

Eastern Voices podcast from Magnatune.com
Top 10 Best Eastern Voices 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 Eastern Voices, 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 Slow Music Movement
Top 10 Best The Slow Music Movement Episodes

108 Episodes

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Avg Length 60m

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Latest episode 1 month 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.
Long Live Rock 'N' Roll
Top 10 Best Long Live Rock 'N' Roll Episodes

82 Episodes

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Avg Length 51m

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Latest episode 8 months ago

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In a world where Rock N Roll is taking a back seat, Laz and Felipe, two touring Rock musicians, analyse, review and discuss the most notable and important albums in Rock N Roll history and why the artists who created them are so significant. With album reviews, musical analysis and band-specific discussions/debates; this show will give you an insight into these remarkable releases and momentous occasions from the perspective of a young British bass player and a seasoned Brazilian drummer - each with vastly different backgrounds, opinions and musical experiences, but both with a passion, understanding and deep love for the music. Long live Rock N Roll.
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
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.