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Much of this program harks back to folk music from the last century, from the
1960s. It's not old music, it's just not new music. The music lives on
and on.
Richie Havens "The Klan" (1968) opens the show and It's a Beautiful Day
"White Bird" (1968) ends it. Scattered...
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Homelessness is a huge problem. It breaks my heart to see the homeless camps
all over Portland.
What is home?
To quote 5th grader Wynn from Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, runner-up in
the Habitat for Humanity Canada Meaning of Home Writing Contest:
Home means an enjoy...
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Spring is coming, your host is a Pisces, and water-related music kicks off
the show - Bay of Fundy from Gordon Bok and Water is Wide from Carolyn
Hester. Later in the program, Leonard Cohen entertains in his down low way
with I'm Your Man, you'll hear river blues from M...
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March is Women's History Month, and March 8 is International Women's Day, so
today's Pastures of Plenty will celebrate women's voice.
We'll start out with a rousing gospel stomper from Sister Rosetta Tharpe,
then hear from pioneering women folk singsers Elizabeth Cotten, ...
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The program starts with a few songs about our relationship with God and the
hereafter, from singers including Mahalia Jackson, Peter, Paul & Mary and The
Three Pickers (Earl Scruggs, Doc Watson & Ricky Skaggs). Then there's a short
visit with the folks of the British Isl...
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Legendary guitarist Tony Rice died on Christmas Day. He was a true virtuoso
and innovator. Tony played in numerous bluegrass and "newgrass" ensembles and
was a highly sought after session musician.
The focus this morning is on solo performances featuring his outstanding ...
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