FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies

About FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies

Join Laura Ciporen, from the Folk Music Society of New York, for 15-minute, 4-question interviews with today's Folk and Traditional Music artists. We'll learn how they describe their own vibe and what makes them unique among Folk groups; how they came to love Folk and what it means to them; who some of their biggest influences are; and fun, personal anecdotes along the way. New to the Folk music community? Become an instant insider as the artists talk about personal connections and the experiences that shaped their musical lives. Hardcore Folkie? Learn details about your favorite performers that you've never heard (band mates even sometimes surprise each other!) and discover experiences and influences you may have in common. Visit the podcast page on our website for more information on some of the places, albums, and people referenced in the episodes. And join us for all the amazing events and opportunities to bring more Folk and Trad music into your life. Find out more at folkmusicny.org. (FMSNY, pronounced ”fims-knee,” = Folk Music Society of New York, which has been ensuring Folk music THRIVES in NY since 1965.)

Publisher

Folk Music Society of New York

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 May 2025

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   Sarah Godwin Murdoch and Ian Posh: Identity over time and haunted fruit

   Laura Ciporen talks with Sarah and Ian ahead of their "co-headlining" concert on 10/16. In this especially giggly episode. Sarah explores why she will just never be Megan Thee Stallion and how folk music gets her through deep grief. Ian explains how the experience of singing together is like your team scoring a goal… or a mosh pit. Content warning 09:42.980 - 10:30.646. Visit folkmusicny.org for more info on tickets.

2. 

   12 Aug 2026

   Craig Edwards: TradMaD Camp Staff 2026.

   Part 2 of a sampling of TradMaD camp's incredible staff this year. Some spots still available! Info and registration at tradmadcamp.org. Craig shares how learning to replicate music is like learning to track animals, where bagpipes are hiding in Irish fiddle playing, and how protest songs taught him at a young age what music is for. You’ll get a good sense of just how much you can learn from attending his TradMaD Camp classes!

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   Máire Ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman: TradMaD Camp Staff 2026.

   Part 1 of a sampling of TradMaD camp's incredible staff this year. Some spots still available! Info and registration at tradmadcamp.org. The original harp and guitar duo discuss complexities of arrangements while trying to make nice noises, busking for sweets at 5 years old, and the importance of learning to listen. They love the casual community of TradMaD Camp and how Joy Bennett makes everything run like clockwork.

Who has been a guest on FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Steff Reed
• The Brooklyn Stoop Singers
• Steve Turner

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 9 / 100

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Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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