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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

  • ENCORE: Simply Folk Winter Singalong 2025!

    Did you miss last week’s Simply Folk Singalong? Have no fear – another chance is here! Join your wonderful community of listeners for three hours of singalong favorites, followed by […]

    ENCORE: Simply Folk Winter Singalong 2025!
  • Simply Folk Winter Singalong 2025!

    It’s a Simply Folk New Year celebration! Join your wonderful community of listeners for an evening of singalong favorites. Click for lyrics!

    Simply Folk Winter Singalong 2025!
  • Season Finale

    Join us for four hours of Americana, traditional folk, Celtic and more in honor of the season’s tidings.

    Season Finale
  • 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

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