Folk Alley

Folk Alley centers itself on American folk traditions and contemporary folk music. The station's programming spans from traditional ballads and work songs through contemporary folk-influenced songwriting. Acoustic instruments dominate. Songwriting clarity matters more than production polish. The curation suggests genuine knowledge of folk history and genuine investment in contemporary folk as a living form. You won't find irony or nostalgic distance here. This is music taken seriously by people who understand its traditions. The station occasionally features live performances - in-studio sessi…