From folk music's rich history to its contemporary expression, Folk on WGBH features musicians who are making a name for themselves now and those whose names are legend. Listen live on Saturday afternoons, or stream recent programs, live performances, and interviews online.
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Change to 89.7's schedule
With the acquisition of WCRB 99.5, WGBH is revising 89.7's schedule to develop a new service that focuses on news, information, and analysis. As a result, WGBH will be discontinuing Folk on WGBH in December. We are grateful to hosts Naomi Arenberg and Brad Paul for sharing their passion, knowledge, and experience with listeners over the years. Read more >
Coming up on Folk on WGBH
Saturday, Nov. 21, 3pm on WGBH 89.7
Cheryl Wheeler LIVE
Cheryl Wheeler’s songs have been covered by everyone from Peter, Paul, & Mary to Garth Brooks to Bette Midler. In concert, she is part stand-up comedian, part therapist. Hear all aspects of Wheeler's performance as she joins host Brad Paul LIVE in our studios, playing songs from her newest album, Pointing at the Sun, and more.
Saturday, Nov. 28, 3pm on WGBH 89.7
Banjos and accordions
Banjos and accordions get their due when host Brad Paul presents music featuring these instruments, with tracks by Bela Fleck, Alison Brown, Astor Piazzolla, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural (shown), and others.
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