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September 5, 2008
What’s On Now?

American Routes


A weekly excursion into this country’s rich and diverse musical styles and traditions, American Routes also introduces the audience to the music makers with interviews and profiles of featured artists. The program is produced in New Orleans and hosted by Nick Spitzer.



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU 2 News:
BBC World Service
 WKSU 3 Classical:
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen



Later Today On WKSU

9:00
Folk Music with Jim Blum

Join host Jim Blum in discovering the best from the world of folk music, featuring the work of legends and others devoted to acoustic sounds.



Saturday On WKSU

12:00
Folk Music with Jim Blum



1:00
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



5:00
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



What’s On Now?

BBC World Service


For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU On Air:
American Routes
 WKSU 3 Classical:
Classical Music with Bob Christiansen



Saturday On WKSU 2

12:00
BBC World Service

For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.

5:00
BBC World Service

For over 70 years, BBC World Service has been the globe's most comprehensive source for news. When news breaks — anywhere, anytime — BBC is there.

6:00
On The Media®



7:00
Living On Earth®

Steve Curwood hosts NPR’s weekly environmental news and information program, offering features, interviews and commentary on a broad range of ecological issues.

What’s Playing Now?

Classical Music
With Bob Christiansen

8:06
Frederic Chopin: Polonaise #6 "Heroic" (Van Cliburn, piano)


8:14
George Frideric Handel: The flaming rose (Louise Pellerin, oboe)


8:21
Eric Coates: Covent Garden (East of England Orchestra)


8:26
Enrique Granados: Intermezzo (I Musici de Montreal)


8:33
Niels Gade: Symphony #8 (Stockholm Sinfonietta)



Also Playing Now:

 WKSU On Air:
American Routes
 WKSU 2 News:
BBC World Service



Saturday On WKSU 3

1:00
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



5:00
Classical Music with Ward Jacobson



6:00
Classical Music with Gillian Martin



12:00
Classical Music with Mindy Ratner



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Folk Music
Events & Features
Help Break a Kazoo Record at Cedar Valley Settlers Celebration

Enjoy music from The Farewell Drifters and The Biscuit Burners and have fun with old-time games and crafts at the Rocky River Reservation on Sept. 21. Be part of an attempt to set the world record in kazoo playing at 4:15 p.m.

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Eilen Jewell Plays Happy Birthday Folk Alley on Sept. 5

Folk Alley continues the celebration of it's 5-year anniversary with a concert featuring singer/songwriter Eilen Jewell and opener Chris Castle at Happy Days Lodge on Sept. 5 with a concert presented by the CVNPA's Heritage Series.

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Summer Fun in Northeast Ohio

Arts and cultural organizations throughout the region are heading into a summer full of seasonal performances and events. Find schedule details and links.

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Folk Alley Adds Discussion Board

FolkAlley.com, the 24-hour folk music website and stream, now boasts a discussion board that allows registered users to create topics and participate in conversations about their favorite artists, songs, venues, and whatever strikes their fancy.

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Donate Your Vehicle and Benefit WKSU

Donate your unwanted car, truck, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicle and support WKSU via the station's vehicle charitable donation program.

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FolkAlley.com - All folk Music All The Time

FolkAlley.com is all folk, all of the time. Listen to the music you love when it best fits your busy schedule.

Find ruminations from host Jim Blum, the latest folk world buzz, links, and many more ways to celebrate the best in acoustic, world, celtic and traditional music.

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WKSU Airs 13 Hours of Folk Music Weekly!

  Jim Blum has been bringing the best in folk music to Northeast Ohio for over 20 years. His special blend of classic and contemporary singer/songwriters, traditional and roots based songs, Celtic and world music and new acoustic instrumentals have helped to maintain the region’s long-standing connection to folk music.

  Folk music can be heard on WKSU, Fridays from 9pm–1am, Saturdays 8pm–1am, and Sundays 8pm–12am.


Folk Music Calendar

  Find the latest happenings in area concerts and a listing of folk music venues.

  Concerts In Northeast Ohio

  Folk Festivals

  Extended Folk Arts Programs


Archived Programs

  Enjoy previously broadcast evenings of folk music hosted by Jim Blum. Listen to shows in RealPlayer format (other options soon...)

Week One

Friday July 11, 2008

Realplayer

Saturday July 12, 2008

Realplayer

Sunday July 13, 2008

Realplayer


Week Two

Friday July 4, 2008

Realplayer

Saturday July 5, 2008

Realplayer

Sunday July 6, 2008

Realplayer


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