Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution

Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution

Author: Ken Canedo Language: English Episodes: 23
For anyone who remembers the folk guitar chords echoing through a sanctuary or wonders how popular music once shaped modern worship, Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution offers a personal soundtrack. Hosted by Ken Canedo, this podcast is an auditory companion to his book, diving deep into the songs and stories that defined the Catholic Folk Mass movement of the 1960s. Each episode feels like a curated conversation, blending historical reflection with the actual music that sought to make liturgy accessible and heartfelt during a time of great change. You’ll hear the melodies that stirred congregations, along with Ken’s insights into their creation and lasting spiritual impact. This isn’t just a historical review; it’s an invitation to understand the passion and controversy behind a musical revolution that aimed to build community through song. Whether you lived through this era or are discovering it for the first time, the podcast provides context and connection, exploring the intersection of faith, culture, and acoustic chords. Tune in for a thoughtful, melody-filled exploration of how a generation sought to keep its faith vibrant and relevant.
Episodes
KTFB-Chapter 2 "Hang Down Your Head, Tom Dooley" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:40
FOLK MUSIC SCENE: Chapter Two offers a brief overview of the burgeoning secular folk music scene that exploded with the Kingston Trio's 1958 hit song, "Tom Dooley." Popular with America's young people, this folk music wo…
KTFB-Chapter 1 "Pange Lingua Gloriosi" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:44
DENNIS FITZPATRICK: In the late 1950s, while the Mass was still in Latin, Catholic music pioneer Dennis Fitpatrick begins his groundbreaking work in composing English chant for the liturgy. Featured songs: "Kyrie," "Sanc…
KTFB-Introduction "Come Gather 'Round, People, Wherever You Roam" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:26
Author Ken Canedo welcomes listeners to his book, "Keep the Fire Burning: The Folk Mass Revolution." A dynamic series of podcasts will help readers to hear the music of the Folk Mass in context with the sounds and voices…