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Simply Folk with Síle Shigley

Host Síle Shigley plays a wide selection of traditional and new folk music, including Americana, bluegrass, acoustic blues, Celtic and Nordic, with frequent highlights from Wisconsin artists. You’ll also hear the voices of Jeff Durkee and Steve Gotcher, who share their folk music talents as rotating hosts.

Schedule

WPR Music, Sundays, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Sile Shigley

Music archives are limited by law to a two week life. Playlists and audio archives are usually available by noon of the Monday following the Sunday broadcast.

Latest Episodes

  • A Simply Folk Solstice with Síle, Jeff & Steve

    This Sunday Síle, Jeff & Steve bring you four hours of music for the winter solstice in celebration of this special point in the sun’s journey and the return of […]

    A Simply Folk Solstice with Síle, Jeff & Steve
  • New Releases

    New folk releases are flooding the (e)mailboxes! Join us for fresh music from Alela Diane, The Alibis, the Ian Campbell Folk Group and more.

    New Releases
  • December Request Show 2024

    Join us for a full evening of listener-selected favorites, including a rare track from John Denver, a recently-discovered version of the Wichita Lineman and a dedication in honor of the […]

    December Request Show 2024
  • Welcome, December!

    Four hours of new & traditional folk music, including songs for the coming week’s crescent moon, a Turkish version of Guantanamera and highlights from the award-winning sibling Norteño trio, Yahritza […]

    Welcome, December!
  • Songs for a Chilly Evening

    We’re off to the races on a chilly November evening with new music from Austin Bashan and Nora Brown, along with a tribute to Alice’s Restaurant and some classics from […]

    Songs for a Chilly Evening

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