CiTR -- Folk Oasis

CiTR -- Folk Oasis

Author: CiTR & Discorder Magazine Language: English Episodes: 100
Tune into CiTR--Folk Oasis for a deep and refreshing dive into the vast, often overlooked landscapes of folk music, far from the campfire sing-alongs. Curated by the team at CiTR & Discorder Magazine, this podcast explores the genre's rich intersections with contemporary society and culture, highlighting artists and traditions that push boundaries and tell compelling stories. Each episode feels like a curated mixtape or a late-night radio discovery, blending music with thoughtful commentary that examines the roots and evolving branches of folk. You'll hear everything from haunting traditional ballads and gritty protest songs to innovative cross-genre fusions, all selected for their authenticity and emotional resonance. The conversation within this folk oasis is as important as the music itself, offering context about the scenes and communities that produce these sounds. While the series is currently on hiatus, the existing archive remains a vital resource for anyone eager to move beyond the mainstream. This isn't background music; it's an invitation to listen closely and connect with the narrative heart of folk. Discover your next favorite artist and gain a deeper appreciation for how folk music continues to reflect and shape our world within every episode of this distinctive podcast.
Episodes
New releases [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:50:20
Enjoy tonight's eclectic mix of new releases from Canada and beyond. Thanks so much for listening, enjoy the rest of your week, and please keep in touch!folkoasis@gmail.com
The Hallowe'en Show [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:59:44
This week's extended edition of Folk Oasis is eclectic indeed and even goes off-genre at times. I hope you'll agree that the tunes and comedy bits I've gathered make a good pairing to those bags of candy you're supposed…
Texas, y'all! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:58:46
Welcome to a special all-Texas edition of Folk Oasis. I just returned from a week in Austin and brought back some tunes and tales from the Lone Star State. A musical travelogue which I hope might inspire some of y'all to…
Laura Kelsey live in studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:55
Welcome to this week's Folk Oasis, two eclectic hours marinating a bit in Texas, as I've just returned from a visit.Joining me for a live session was Laura Kelsey, who is part of the Vancouver collective Modern Banshee a…
Mississippi Live & The Dirty Dirty live in studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:00
Tonight I had the good fortune of welcoming East Vancouver's Connely Farr & Jay Johnson (Mississippie Live & The Dirty Dirty) to the show for a live session. Since Connely is an articling architect, we got some feedback…
Buckman Coe live in studio [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:13:19
Welcome to the first official day of autumn 2015! Tonight I was pleased to welcome "hapa" artist Buckman Coe, whose CD release will be October 10 at the Imperial.It's also Yom Kippur, so I finished with a new Geoff Berne…
Broadcast on 09-Sep-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:56:34
It's First Week at UBC, with an exuberant bass-lovin' DJ playing RIGHT outside the studio. Apparently our soundproofing is not perfect.. So sorry for any exceptional buzzing you might hear tonight!I was pleased to welcom…
Broadcast on 02-Sep-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:24:28
Hello folks! First Folk Oasis of September, complete with a fire alarm in our new Student Union Building. Let's hope this won't be a regular occurrence..Anyway, hope you enjoy tonight's blend of protest songs, polka, old…
Broadcast on 26-Aug-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:26:03
Hello folks! Hope you're having a splendid week and enjoying the last days of August. Tonight I featured Vancouver's upcoming Accordion Noir Festival (8th annual) which takes place Sept. 10-13. More about this festival n…
Broadcast on 19-Aug-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:25:32
Hello and welcome to another Folk Oasis podcast! No scheduled interviews this evening, so please enjoy a mix of old and new folk/roots music, primarily of the Canadiana type. Hope your summer is going well! Enjoy it whil…