Radio Caprice Western Folk

Russia might not be the first place you'd expect a dedicated Western folk station. Yet Radio Caprice Western Folk takes the genre seriously. The playlist leans heavily on the classics - Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, early Dylan - but also digs into obscure 60s revival and Appalachian fiddle tunes. It's the kind of station that will play a full album side without interruption, letting the songs breathe. Not everything works: some contemporary picks feel too polished, missing the raw edge. But when you hear a rare Odetta recording or a Lead Belly deep cut, it's worth it. The lack of DJ commentary…