Sounds to Grow On podcast

Sounds to Grow On

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.

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.

 

#25

Love (Program #25)

In this program, the theme is simple: love. Love songs, courting songs, fertility songs, b... more

19 Nov 2010

58 MINS

58:00

19 Nov 2010


#24

Struggle and Protest (Program #24)

Moses Asch was a steadfast and passionate advocate for underdogs who spoke up for themselv... more

09 Nov 2010

57 MINS

57:40

09 Nov 2010


#23

Piano (Program #23)

On this show I feature piano recordings on Folkways Records. Piano is my favourite instrum... more

15 Oct 2010

57 MINS

57:19

15 Oct 2010


#22

Rainbow (Program #22)

What is a rainbow? Why are we so fascinated by them? Why do we associate things to them: h... more

05 May 2010

57 MINS

57:59

05 May 2010


#21

Children's Music (Program #21)

In this program, we focus on children’s music. My father, Moe Asch, produced a huge collec... more

05 Apr 2010

57 MINS

57:12

05 Apr 2010


#20

Pete Did That? Program #20)

In this program we explore the various musical sides of Pete Seeger. We will begin with Pe... more

15 Mar 2010

57 MINS

57:46

15 Mar 2010


#19

It Came from Canada (Program #19)

I am originally from New York City, though Canada has been my home since 1969. But that wa... more

04 Feb 2010

58 MINS

58:14

04 Feb 2010


#18

Jazz (Program #18)

This time, I thought we’d wander about the collection listening to a teeny bit of the Jazz... more

14 Jan 2010

58 MINS

58:13

14 Jan 2010


#17

The Letter J (Program #17)

Shortly before he died in 1986, my father was interviewed I think by the Today Show on NBC... more

28 Dec 2009

58 MINS

58:02

28 Dec 2009


#16

Work Songs (Program #16)

Harold Courlander is an important figure in the history of Folkways. Well known in some ci... more

10 Dec 2009

58 MINS

58:00

10 Dec 2009


#15

Time (Program #15)

This show will mine the Folkways catalogue for songs about clocks and time, at least Weste... more

24 Nov 2009

56 MINS

56:32

24 Nov 2009


#14

Talking About the Blues (Program #14)

This show is called “talking about and singing the blues.” The idea comes from the Folkway... more

13 Nov 2009

58 MINS

58:08

13 Nov 2009


#13

Sacco and Vanzetti(Program #13)

Nicola Sacco and Bartolmeo Vanzetti, Italian anarchists, were executed unjustly in 1927 fo... more

02 Nov 2009

57 MINS

57:46

02 Nov 2009


#12

Days of the Week (Program #12)

It was kind of a gloomy day around Michael Asch’s home when his researcher Rob Wiznura sen... more

13 Oct 2009

56 MINS

56:55

13 Oct 2009


#11

Black and White (Program #11)

This show is built around the song “The Ink is Black” or “Black and White” by David Arkin,... more

30 Sep 2009

58 MINS

58:07

30 Sep 2009


#10

Tony Schwartz (Program #10)

This show is about the world of sound captured by Tony Schwartz and produced on Folkways R... more

15 Sep 2009

58 MINS

58:07

15 Sep 2009


#9

Going to the Dogs (Program #9)

The theme of this show is about Smithsonian Folkways material inspired by dogs, so Michael... more

31 Aug 2009

58 MINS

58:06

31 Aug 2009


#8

Broadsides (Program #8)

This episode of Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On focuses on topical songs, mostly f... more

12 Aug 2009

58 MINS

58:00

12 Aug 2009


#7

Songs of Animals (Program #7)

In this show we jump into the world of animal sounds and songs about animals. Of course th... more

17 Jul 2009

58 MINS

58:07

17 Jul 2009


#6

Bluegrass (Program #6)

This hour features bluegrass music on Folkways Records. Bluegrass is a style developed mos... more

09 Jun 2009

58 MINS

58:07

09 Jun 2009


#5

The Unfortunate Rake (Program #5)

In this hour Michael traces the history of a folksong, probably most familiar to you as "T... more

13 May 2009

58 MINS

58:01

13 May 2009


#4

The Harlem Renaissance (Program #4)

A remarkable thing about Folkways is the number of significant movements in the 20th centu... more

06 May 2009

57 MINS

57:37

06 May 2009


#3

Introduction (Program #1)

Smithsonian Folkways: Sounds to Grow On is a 26-part series featuring the original recordi... more

14 Apr 2009

57 MINS

57:49

14 Apr 2009


#2

My Favourite Things (Program #2)

This episode is dedicated to music on Folkways that has a special place for Michael Asch. ... more

04 Apr 2009

57 MINS

57:48

04 Apr 2009


#1

The Midnight Special (Program #3)

In program three the focus is on the blues, but from a particular personal angle. Listener... more

04 Apr 2009

57 MINS

57:38

04 Apr 2009