This Folk Machine

This Folk Machine

This Folk Machine: Where Legacies Live is a podcast devoted to the music and legacies of Folk musicians from the Folk Revivals and beyond. Roots, traditional, Appalachian, Folk/Blues, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter will all be covered in depth from their music to their history.

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June 1, 2026 2 mins

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The Biography of Folk Legend, Oscar Brand, is in the works!!  Listen to see how YOU can help make it a reality!! PLEASE consider donating to this worthwhile project!!

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Join me as I revisit the excitement of the 2nd FARHOF Ceremony on March 24, 2026! What an amazing event!!

Check out Kimberly Horton's book, Grace Under Fire here:

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On the Eve of the 2nd Induction of nominees into the Folk Americana Hall of Fame on March 24th, 2026, join me as I tell you all about FARHOF, its history AND my personal experience as an attendee of the Inaugural Class of Hall of Famers in 2024! It was an event you won't believe!

Check out our curated FARHOF playlist:

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February 6, 2026 27 mins

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This episode dives into the age old question: What is Folk Music? We attempt to tackle the question from an educational point of view.

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February 19, 2025 46 mins

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This episode we take a deep dive into a man who was always the coolest person in the room...even in the worst of situations. 

JOSH WHITE: Singer, Actor, Activist

Listen as we explore what it was like for a black artist in the turbulent times of Jim Crow and through the Red Scare blacklisting of the 50s.

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January 27, 2025 25 mins

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On this episode, we dive into some of the women who made a huge impact on Folk Music...who might not have gotten the recognition they've earned.


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January 9, 2025 16 mins

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Join me for the inaugural episode where I talk about how I found folk music, and the mission of this podcast!

Like us on Facebook for show notes and info:
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