Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 25
Aaron O'Rourke: Soulful Virtuosity

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We feature the music and our conversation with Aaron O’Rourke, one of today’s most innovative dulcimer players and composers. At the age of 31, Aaron has already produced an amazing amount of work in solo and ensemble recording and instruction.

Listen to the episode, see photos, videos, and more:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/025.html

Thanks for your wonderful comments! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the episode " The Art of Fingerpicking " with Linda Brockinton. She really puts a lot of soul into her music. And fun that you're also into the blues! The episodes with Bing were a lot of fun. Thanks for listening! 

Thanks for posting this. I've been listening to a lot of podcasts (and audiobooks) of late. I've just listened to three episodes and found them to be well done.

I'm still relatively new to the dulcimer (and the piano is my primary instrument), so I'm pulled in several directions. I like the idea of fingerpicking as well as the blues, so I enjoyed the episode on both those topics. After meeting Bing Futch at the Evart festival, I've got to listen to the episode that profiles him. And .... and ... well, there's more. It's great to hear the stories of different people, with, of course, their music.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 24
A Mother Day’s Special Featuring Margaret Wright and Cassandra Damper

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For this Mother’s Day, we’d like to celebrate all mothers who play dulcimer. We especially appreciate the dulcimer mothers who teach dulcimer to their children and to others. To honor all dulcimer mothers, we’re presenting the heartwarming story of a special dulcimer mother: Margaret Wright and her daughter Cassandra Damper.

Listen to the episode, see photos, videos, and more:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/024.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 23
Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene Part 2: A Conversation with Ed Freeman

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Ed Freeman was part of the Cambridge folk music scene in the early 60s and interviewed Richard and Mimi Fariña on his radio show in 1965. We spoke with Ed about this and much more.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/023.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 22
Richard Fariña and the Cambridge Folk Music Scene Part 1: A Conversation with Rick Turner

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The well-known luthier Rick Turner shares personal stories about Richard and Mimi Fariña and how his luthier skills led him to become part of dulcimer history that was almost forgotten

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/022.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 21
AppalAsia: Bridging Traditions

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With the unusual combination of two American and one Chinese instrument, the trio AppalAsia bridge the Appalachian and Chinese music traditions to create music that is soulful, sophisticated, and genre bending.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/021.html

Yes, Joellen wrote a fun article about a wonderful musician. Wayne and I spent an afternoon with Aaron and his wife Nicole when they were visiting Portland over the holidays. We're looking forward to sharing our conversation with Aaron on the podcast.  :-)

Thanks, Patricia, for pointing us to Lapidus/O'Rourke interview.  There's some interesting stuff there both on Aaron's early musical development and also on how he worked with David Beede to get the dulcimer that was perfect for him.

Here's a wonderful article  by Joellen Lapidus about Aaron O'Rourke. We'll be having Aaron on a Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episode later this year.

We featured Joellen in two Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episodes talking about Joni Mitchell ( episode #2 ) and Richard Fariña ( episode #5 ).

Appalasia will be joining us in a Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast episode next year. We're excited about their music!

Thanks for listening!

I just learned of Appalasia this year.  :)

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 20
The Winter Holiday Dulcimer

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From a contemporary jazz folk original to holiday staples and medieval music, we present tunes that are joyous, reflective, and capture the essence of winter. With music by Linda Brockinton, Heidi Muller and Bob Webb, Lance Frodsham, Jack and Mary Giger, Mark Gilston, Jessica Comeau, Bing Futch, and Appalasia.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/020.html

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 19
National Dulcimer Championship 2016

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We have a new episode … National Dulcimer Championship 2016 with Mark Gilston, Cassandra Damper, and Wendy Songe. Listen to their dramatic stories about winning the national championship. With commentary by Jim Woods from McSpadden Dulcimers.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/019.html

That's great to hear Ken, thanks! :-)

Thanks for continuing to produce these podcasts. I've been enjoying them.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Thanks so much for listening Lexie! We appreciate your feedback. We hope he can come to the US too. :-)

I enjoyed learning about Ivan and how he has introduce our American Instrument to the people in Singapore. I hope that he will be able to come visit dulcimer communities in America and Jam someday.

Thank you for your work with the podcasts.

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 18
Ivan Ng Sheng Kai: Singapore's Only Dulcimer Busker

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Singapore seems to have only one performing mountain dulcimer player. He’s a 24 year old busker named Ivan Ng Sheng Kai. Hear what it’s like to be the lone dulcimer performer in Singapore, and the extraordinary measures he’s had to take to find and learn how to play it.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/018.html

Thanks for listening! 

  Thank you so very much for sharing this.  

If you're not familiar with the Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast, it's a podcast dedicated to everything about the mountain dulcimer. In our first year, Wayne and I created 16 episodes. You can find out about them here on FOTMD  or you can check out our website: http://dulcimuse.com/podcast

Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast - Episode 17
Dulcimer Short Story with Neal Hellman: Celebrities at the Renaissance Faire

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This episode features stories told by Neal Hellman about celebrities who encountered the dulcimer at the Renaissance Faire.

For episode resources, go to:  http://dulcimuse.com/podcast/resource/017.html