Tim Ayres

David Amram on Woody Guthrie

A short interview with the legendary Jazz composer, early World Music enthusiast, and Classical and Film Score composer David Amram, about his stories of meeting Woody Guthrie and his new jazz quartet recording of Woody’s songs, as well as Guthrie’s legacy. With song excerpts. LISTEN TO THE DAVID AMRAM INTERVIEW ON PRX https://woodyguthrie.org/projects/AmramOldSouls.htm

Fabienne Shine

On this program, we take a look at the life and music of French rock singer Fabienne Shine. She talks about her early film career, being lead singer of Shakin’ Street, and her more recent solo albums, as well as her days with Jimmy Page, Johnny Thunders, and her marriage to Damon Edge. LISTEN TOContinue reading “Fabienne Shine”

Bert Jansch’s Rare Conundrum

On this program we look back at late Scottish guitarist and songwriter Bert Jansch and his 1977 album A Rare Conundrum. Coming off two solo albums recorded in California in the mid 70s, Bert returned to England and assembled a band to interpret new original songs alongside traditional tunes. We’ll hear from the musicians onContinue reading “Bert Jansch’s Rare Conundrum”

Bert Jansch & Peter Kirtley

On this program we talk with British guitarist Peter Kirtley about his albums with legendary Scottish acoustic guitarist and songwriter, Bert Jansch. Peter Kirtley had recorded and toured with a variety of artists including Sonny Boy Williamson, Alan Price of the Animals and Alan White of Yes, before collaborating with Bert Jansch and joining Pentangle.Continue reading “Bert Jansch & Peter Kirtley”

Bert Jansch & Rod Clements

On this program we speak to British musician Rod Clements about his career, focusing on his years recording with legendary guitarist and songwriter Bert Jansch and the making of the their album Leather Launderette in 1988, and the life changing challenges Bert would face during the recording. Listen to PRX Bert Jansch & Rod Clements

Peter Kirtley

On this program we talk with British guitarist and songwriter Peter Kirtley. A musician of many sides he combines an intricate acoustic technique with a smoldering electric style of playing with lyrics often focusing on social issues. He’s recorded and toured with artists including Sonny Boy Williamson, Alan Price of the Animals, Alan White ofContinue reading “Peter Kirtley”

Helen Wheels

On this program we take a look at the life and music of Helen Wheels. Her band performed at CBGB’s in New York during the height of the punk movement in the 70s. But she was much more than just a rock singer – She had a historic paranormal experience as a child Wrote poetryContinue reading “Helen Wheels”

Bert Jansch’s Heartbreak

On this program we profile late legendary Scottish guitarist and songwriter Bert Jansch and the recording of the 1982 album Heartbreak. We’ll hear from the album’s producer Rick Chelew about the musicans and the recording of the album and playing live at McCabe’s Guitar Shop in Santa Monica. By the late 70s Bert had recordedContinue reading “Bert Jansch’s Heartbreak”

Bert Jansch’s Conundrum

On this program we profile late legendary Scottish guitarist and songwriter Bert Jansch and a series of recordings he made with his band, The Bert Jansch Conundrum. By the late 70s Bert had recorded 11 solo albums plus 5 as part of the group Pentangle, exploring a mix of traditional British folk, blues, jazz andContinue reading “Bert Jansch’s Conundrum”

Amde Hamilton of the Watts Prophets

On this program we talk with Amde Hamilton of the Watts Prophets, who reads poems from his book Me Today, You Tomorrow, and recounts how out of the Watts riots of 1965 grew screenwriter Budd Schulberg’s Watts Writers Workshop, where the original rap group The Watts Prophets were born. We also listen to tracksContinue reading “Amde Hamilton of the Watts Prophets”