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Wisconsin Public Radio features in-depth news and discussions on folk and classical music & artists. Wisconsin Public Radio is a civic and cultural resource that exists to enlighten and enrich the quality of life for its listeners.
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
We talk to Charlie Berens and Adam Greuel about their new album, "Dive Bar Dinner," which covers classic themes of the upper Midwest: old fashioneds, Midwestern goodbyes, the Michigan-Wisconsin rivalry, and more ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
Two music critics from NPR Music join us to discuss noteworthy albums and songs from 2023 ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
In October, an investigation by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation questioned the claim to Indigenous ancestry by Buffy Sainte-Marie, an Oscar-winning singer-songwriter. A Canadian attorney joins us to argue Sainte-Marie is only the latest artist to make false claims of Indigenous ancestry ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
The “Waterpark Capital of the World” offers tourists more than waterslides, says journalist and Wisconsin author Melanie Radzicki McManus. We ask McManus about her picks in the new book, “100 Things to do in the Wisconsin Dells Before You Die ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
Sarah Rose Etter talks about her surreal novel, 'Ripe.' Also, visual artist Kristine Potter shares the haunting reality behind murder ballads. And film critic Walter Chaw returns for another installment of 'Walter on Walter.' Today, he talks about Walter Hill's film, '48 Hours ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
This week, the Internet Archive appealed a court decision that forced the nonprofit to limit access to some scanned books at the behest of large commercial book publishers. We are joined by a leader at the nonprofit as well as a UW-Milwaukee librarian offering free e-textbooks to students ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
Summer's not over yet! Join Síle for a preview of September folk festivals, a ticket giveaway and new releases from the Simply Folk mailbag ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
As part of our summer series highlighting Wisconsin musicians, we speak with a panel of guests about making a business out of their talents. A producer, a teacher and a CEO talk about how they “made it” in the music world ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
Larry Sebranek, Dan Sebranek and Larry Liebl talk about this year's Larryfest - the 26th ..read more
Wisconsin Public Radio » Folk
1y ago
We talk to an organization in Stevens Point that received a $4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor for the workforce re-entry services it offers to people in the criminal justice system. We discuss the need for similar programs and other solutions with the Wisconsin ACLU president.  ..read more