FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies
Join Laura Ciporen, from the Folk Music Society of New York, for 15-minute, 4-question interviews with today's Folk and Traditional Music artists. We'll learn how they describe their own vibe and what makes them unique among Folk groups; how they came to love Folk and what it means to them; who some of their biggest influences are; and fun, personal anecdotes along the way.
New to the Folk music community? Become an instant insider as the artists talk about personal connections and the experiences that shaped their musical lives.
Hardcore Folkie? Learn details about your favorite performers that you've never heard (band mates even sometimes surprise each other!) and discover experiences and influences you may have in common.
Visit the podcast page on our website for more information on some of the places, albums, and people referenced in the episodes. And join us for all the amazing events and opportunities to bring more Folk and Trad music into your life. Find out more at folkmusicny.org.
(FMSNY, pronounced ”fims-knee,” = Folk Music Society of New York, which has been ensuring Folk music THRIVES in NY since 1965.)
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Three fifths of The Brooklyn Stoop Singers join Laura Ciporen of the Folk Music Society of New York ahead of Porch Stomp, an annual, day-long, free Folk fest on Governors Island on Sat. June 21, 2025.
The trio describe their "mini folk festival" repertoire and difficulty agreeing on what key they play in.
Visit folkmusicny.org for more info on the FMSNY stage and many other folk and traditional music related content.
Festival website: porchstomp.com/porchstompfestival
Friday May 30, 2025
Friday May 30, 2025
Laura Ciporen from the Folk Music Society of New York has a quick chat with Steve Turner ahead of his June 4th, 2025 house concert in Woodside, Queens. Visit folkmusicny.org for more info on this event and many other folk and traditional music related content.
Steve tells us how his unique concertina style evolved, which he hasn't discussed before, and how he and his singing partner Gina La Faux (then called George Faux) handled a complete concertina breakdown at the start of a set.