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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

  • March Request Show

    It’s time to hear from YOU! Join us for three hours of listener-selected favorites, followed by some fresh folk releases and new favorites.

    March Request Show
  • New Releases & March Festivals

    Join Jeff Durkee for two hours of new releases from Caamp, Jensen McRae, Jesse Welles, the Lumineers, Sierra Hull and more, plus a chance to win tickets to Sister Sadie […]

    New Releases & March Festivals
  • Folk Concerts Galore

    This week on Simply Folk Síle brings you two hours of concert previews and new releases. Steve Gotcher takes the helm at 7 pm with another two hours of the […]

    Folk Concerts Galore
  • Two to Tango

    This week on Simply Folk Jeff & Síle split the bill! Join us for some Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings, Richard Shindell, a mailbag full of new releases and a chance […]

    Two to Tango
  • February Request Show 2025

    Join us for a full evening of listener-selected favorites, including new music from Thea Gilmore, Ruston Kelly and Wisconsin duo Host of Sparrows. Librarian and longtime volunteer Kathy Miner makes […]

    February Request Show 2025

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