Tag: Traditional Folk
Dáithí Sproule Listens Back to Lost River, Vol. 1 (Ep. 284)
In this week’s special St. Patrick’s Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dáithí Sproule. He join us from West St. Paul with some whisky and coffee to revisit his 2011 album Lost River, Vol. 1, featuring many of his friends and past collaborators including Peter Ostroushko, Tom Schaefer, Liz…
The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora (Ep. 276)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 album by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan music, shares hilarious stories behind the songs, and teaches us how to toast in Yiddish and Ukrainian. So lift up your glasses and…
Norah Rendell Listens Back to Spinning Yarns (Ep. 268)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with award-winning singer, flutist and whistle player Norah Rendell, who enjoys a Guinness and revisits her 2015 album Spinning Yarns, which focuses on Celtic songs with a Canadian connection. She talks about making this first solo album after having kids and leaving her international touring…
Brian Miller Listens Back to The Falling of the Pine(Ep. 265)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with guitarist, singer, librarian and Celtic radio host Brian Miller. We revisit his 2013 album The Falling of the Pine that he recorded with Randy Gosa, explore the connections between Irish music and folk tunes from the Great Lake region, learn about the “pole of…
Lone Piñon Listens Back to Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo(Ep. 254)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Jordan Wax of the New Mexican roots band Lone Piñon. We revisit their 2019 album Nuevas Acequias, Río Viejo, exploring the traditional music of Northern New Mexico, the stories behind the music, and a unique wedding song that would go on for up to 45…
Altan Listens Back to Island Angel (Ep. 237)
In this week’s episode, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with traditional Irish band Altan about their 1993 album Island Angel, the painting that inspired the title track and get the craic on everything from their varied approaches to recording to what they pack on tour. FEATURED SONGS SHOW NOTES WATCH EPISODE
Orkestar Bez Ime – Mahala Drive (Ep. 188)
Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig talk with Balkan folk and party music band Orkestar Bez Ime about their 2010 release Mahala Drive 🎶 💿. Join us as we listen to their music together and hear the stories behind the songs and recording. FEATURED SONGS GALLERY SHOW NOTES Learn more about Orkestar Bez Ime [or-KESS-tar…
ENCORE: Dom Flemons Listens Back to Prospect Hill (Ep. 41)
In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Grammy-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, music scholar, actor and radio host Dom Flemons. Performing around the world as “The American Songster,” he joins us from his home in Chicago with his massive record collection to revisit his 2014 album Prospect Hill and the 2020 expanded re-issue Prospect Hill:The…
