New releases

New releases

Author: CiTR & Discorder Magazine November 5, 2015 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!
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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

CiTR -- Folk Oasis
Podcast Episodes
Broadcast on 05-Aug-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:33:48
Welcome to another edition of Folk Oasis! We're seeing a little much-needed rain here on the west coast. Who knew we'd be so dry.. In any case, no shortage of wet and juicy tunes this week! I chatted with Shawna Caspi, a…
Broadcast on 29-Jul-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:36:42
Only a couple of days until this month's "blue moon"...can you feel the excitement? ;-) Tonight I featured two songs titled "Blue Moon" as well as the usual mix of old and new. Check out Nick Lowe's version of "Indoor Fi…
Broadcast on 22-Jul-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:31:38
Still hungover from last weekend's Folk Fest? Did you enjoy The Jerry Cans? Hear an excerpt from a Nardwuar vs. Jerry Cans radio interview on this podcast. As Well, enjoy some tunes from this coming weekend's festival in…
Broadcast on 15-Jul-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:38:15
Tonight: the annual pre-Vancouver Folk Music Festival show. Only a couple more sleeps until the 38th annual edition of VFMF takes place at Jericho Beach! Hope to see you there.All artists you heard on tonight's show will…
Broadcast on 08-Jul-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:39:37
First live broadcast from CiTR's new digs! Sorry for the technical glitches, hope you enjoy the tunes. And the interviews! One with Gwen Kallio of Vancouver Folk Music Festival, getting us pumped about the upcoming 38th…
Broadcast on 24-Jun-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:31:01
Yes, folks, it's the first Folk Oasis of 2015 and the last edition to broadcast from Studio A of the 2nd floor of UBC's old Student Union Building. Starting June 27 we'll be in shiny new digs next door. Be sure to see ci…
Broadcast on 17-Jun-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:57:14
Welcome to another long edition (almost 3 hours) of kumbaya-free goodness. Tonight I had Mark Hildebrand playing live in the studio ahead of his performance at Takin' Turns next week on Main St. At the top of the show I…
Broadcast on 10-Jun-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:44:52
Tonight's vinyl vault feature was side 2 of classic Taj Mahal record "The Natch'l Blues". He won't be joining us at Vancouver Folk Music Festival, but we love him all the same. Another extended version, clocking in aroun…
Broadcast on 03-Jun-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:42:48
Welcome to 2 1/2 hours of folk/roots fun! Still kumbaya-free and eclectic. Tonight's featured vinyl was Richard Thompson's "Daring Adventures". He'll be at both the Vancouver and Edmonton folk festivals this summer. I al…
Broadcast on 27-May-2015 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:37:12
Tonight's feature from the vinyl vault is entire first side of the Dylan classic. Enjoy! Tonight's edition is chock full of new releases goodness and is, as always, kumbaya-free! Check out the sneak peek at Vancouver Fol…