WPR

Simply Folk

Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music, including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic, Nordic and frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You’ll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts.

Schedule

NPR News & Music, The Ideas Network, Sundays, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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Music archives are limited by law to a two week life and must include a synchronized playlist. Archived shows are usually available by noon of the Monday following the Sunday broadcast.

Latest Episodes

Winding Rivers, Winding Trails
Tune in for an evening of songs celebrating rivers, trails and the great outdoors!
May 05, 2024
Music for Bealtaine & Spring
Join in for an evening of sweet songs and tunes to celebrate Bealtaine, May Day and the blossoming spring!
April 28, 2024
Fresh Americana with Jeff Durkee
This week Jeff Durkee brings you an eclectic mix of the best in folk & Americana, with new music from Ocie Elliot & Katie Powderly, favorites from Greg Brown and […]
April 21, 2024
April Request Show!
It’s your turn to shine – tune in Sunday for a full evening of listener requests!
April 14, 2024
April Flowers & an Interview with the Krause Family Band
This week we share songs and tunes in honor of the first flowers of April and, in the 7 o’clock hour, an interview with Wisconsin’s own Krause Family Band.
April 07, 2024