Folk Files
Olivia HardingWelcome to Folk Files, a podcast hosted by Olivia Harding that seeks to uncover the mysteries of folk music throughout the ages and dive deep into the tangled history of murder ballads, sea shanties, rebel songs, and other music that has withstood the test of time!
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 2 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicMusic History | |||
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Who Killed Cock Robin? It was I, said the Sparrow. But where did the song come from? And what does it mean? Explore a world of birds, nursery rhymes, mythology, and history in this month’s episode.
Host: Olivia Harding
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Robbers, bandits, highwaymen…there are a lot of English folk songs about outlaws. In this episode of Folk Files, we’ll look at why there are so many songs about criminals and what patterns exist in these ballads. Then, we’ll look at Robbers’ Retreat ... more
This episode of Folk Files looks at a family of songs where the main character “dies for love.” In particular, I explore “The Butcher Boy,” a song with American, Irish, and English versions. The versions vary drastically: they swap out characters, dr... more
Welcome to Part II of Folk Files’ exploration of the history of folk instruments! Learn about the origins and etymology of accordions, concertinas, harmonicas, bagpipes, whistles, and a sampling of percussion! (Recorded with a head cold - please excu... more
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- Superb
Bite-sized episodes backed by quality research on an endlessly fascinating topic.
Apple Podcasts5Aurora_2020
Australia6 months ago - Looking for culture
As someone who is interested in and exploring the cultural history of my ancestors beyond what mainstream society has told us it is, I greatly enjoy how this podcast fills and creates those avenues of discovery.
Apple Podcasts5Leeofthestream
United States9 months ago - Love it!
Perfect length of episode, always educational and entertaining.
Apple Podcasts5rtdiaz1United States9 months ago - Excellent and Informative
I have really enjoyed every podcast but my favorite was Trousers and Petticoats.
The research that you put into each episode is greatly appreciated. I have learned so many things about Folk Songs that I never knew. Thank you for sharing these and I hope there are more to come.
Apple Podcasts5Terri of MystUnited States9 months ago - Great listen
Such an informative and soothing podcast. I love listening on my commutes!
Apple Podcasts5MaddieH1994United States9 months ago
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