Tagged: folk

Music and conversation with folk singer Judy Collins, from an interview recorded in 1998. Collins talks about her memoir "Singing Lessons" and her struggles with alcoholism, depression and the death of her son. Musical highlights include "Send In The Clowns", "Suzanne", "Who Knows Where The Time Goes", "Bread and Roses", and "Amazing Grace."  This encore broadcast airs this Saturday 3 pm on "Folk Music & Beyond."

Local musician Kelly McFarling wrote her song “Atlanta” as an ode to her hometown, but she didn’t write it – or any other song, as a matter of fact – until she settled into her current home in San Francisco. In this edition of Bay Area Beats, McFarling tells KALW’s Martina Castro why she credits San Francisco with helping her launch her musical career, and better understanding the idea of home.

Host Kevin Vance's guest will be satirical singer-songwriter Roy Zimmerman, the Clark Kent of Folk Music, who just finished a tour of all 50 states performing funny songs about Ignorance, War and Greed.  During this 3 hour special, Kevin will feature another Zimmerman, Bob Dylan's newest recording, Tempest.  A Patchwork Quilt ~ Saturday at 5pm.  (Listen through 9/22 via KALW's Local Music Player.)