The Folk Sampler

The Folk Sampler is a nationally syndicated public radio (NPR) show, that showcases folk, blues, and bluegrass music both modern and old.[1]

Originating as a 15-minute program at WBMI in Chicago by host Mike Flynn, it only aired for 13 episodes.[1] After taking a job in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Flynn began broadcasting another early version of The Folk Sampler, from first KBEZ then at KRAV.[2] This incarnation ended following Flynn′s graduation. After moving to Siloam Springs, Arkansas, he began broadcasting the now hour-long program in 1978. In 1982 the program became syndicated initially through American Public Radio then through NPR. Each week′s show has a theme which all songs featured fit into either by release date or actual song theme. It is reported that he spends 15–20 hours a week preparing each show.

References

  1. 1 2 Lehovec, Bettina (6 Jan 2002). "Music Knows No Boundaries". The Morning News (Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette). pp. 5H.
  2. ↑ Nehring, Radine (February–March 1996). "Sending a musical message from the Ozarks to the rest of the world". The Ozarks Mountaineer.

External links

The Folk Sampler website


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