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The Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast explores the mountain dulcimer's past, present, and future. If you like mountain dulcimers, this is the podcast for you.... more
FAQs about Hearts of the Dulcimer:How many episodes does Hearts of the Dulcimer have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.
November 16, 2017Richard Ash: The Face of Folkcraft Instruments030 We spoke with Richard Ash from Folkcraft Instruments about the dulcimers his company has built since 1968. With music played on Folkcraft dulcimers from Bing Futch, Stephen Seifert, John and Karen Keane, and Wendy Songe....more31minPlay
October 04, 2017The Driven Wendy Songe029 In this episode we feature dulcimer player Wendy Songe who is an award winning singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, performer, teacher, and nationally touring musician....more31minPlay
September 07, 2017A Conversation with Judy Collins028 We spoke with legendary award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins about her good friend Richard Fariña. We also explored the importance of Judy Collins' Fifth Album in introducing the dulcimer in the mid-1960s. With additional commentary by Neal Hellman and readings from Richard Fariña's cousin Omar Lugones....more31minPlay
August 28, 2017Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas027 Dulcimer Week in the Wallowas is an annual adult music camp held over the July 4th week and is devoted to learning the mountain dulcimer. This episode is about our experience at the camp with interviews and music from the festival instructors and attendees....more54minPlay
July 15, 2017Mark Gilston: The Transcontinental Dulcimer026 From the Balkans to Scandinavia to the UK and the US, Mark Gilston, the first place winner of the 2016 National Mountain Dulcimer Championship, tells us stories behind the tunes he plays....more30minPlay
May 14, 2017Aaron O’Rourke: Soulful Virtuosity025 We feature the music and our conversation with Aaron O'Rourke, one of today's most innovative dulcimer players and composers. At the age of 31, Aaron has already produced an amazing amount of work in solo and ensemble recording and instruction....more52minPlay
April 15, 2017A Mother’s Day Special Featuring Margaret Wright and Cassandra Damper024 For this Mother's Day, we'd like to celebrate all mothers who play dulcimer. We especially appreciate the dulcimer mothers who teach dulcimer to their children and to others. To honor all dulcimer mothers, we're presenting the heartwarming story of a special dulcimer mother: Margaret Wright and her daughter Cassandra Damper....more37minPlay
February 27, 2017Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene PART 2: A Conversation with Ed Freeman023 Ed Freeman was part of the Cambridge folk music scene in the early 60s and interviewed Richard and Mimi Fariña on his radio show in 1965. We spoke with Ed about this and much more....more34minPlay
February 27, 2017Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene PART 1: A Conversation with Rick Turner022 The well-known luthier Rick Turner shares personal stories about Richard and Mimi Fariña and how his luthier skills led him to become part of dulcimer history that was almost forgotten....more38minPlay
January 11, 2017AppalAsia: Bridging Traditions021 With the unusual combination of two American and one Chinese instrument, the trio AppalAsia bridge the Appalachian and Chinese music traditions to create music that is soulful, sophisticated, and genre bending....more35minPlay
FAQs about Hearts of the Dulcimer:How many episodes does Hearts of the Dulcimer have?The podcast currently has 60 episodes available.