Hearts of the Dulcimer

61 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratings

The Hearts of the Dulcimer Podcast explores the mountain dulcimer's past, present, and future. If you like mountain dulcimers, this is the podcast for you.

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Episodes

Judy Klinkhammer: A Dulcimer Life, Part 1

February 06, 2016 17:32 - 27 minutes - 19.6 MB

011 The first of a two part celebration of Judy Klinkhammer's life. She was a well-loved dulcimer player and teacher who lived in the Ozark Mountains in Arkansas. Many people credit Judy for introducing the dulcimer to that part of Arkansas in the early 60s. She truly lived with the dulcimer in the center of her life.

Howard Rugg: Master Luthier of CapriTaurus and Early Folk Roots Dulcimers

January 19, 2016 08:30 - 32 minutes - 23 MB

010 Howard Rugg is the master luthier behind the well-known CapriTaurus and early Folk Roots Dulcimers. The thousands of dulcimers built in his workshop are being played all over the world by amateur to accomplished musicians. Howard has recently started making dulcimers again under the name CapriTaurus. With commentary by Lance Frodsham and Laura Devine Burnett. All the music in this episode was played on dulcimers created in Howard's workshop.

Bing Futch: Dulcimer Road Warrior

December 29, 2015 17:00 - 22 minutes - 16.6 MB

009 Singer and multi-instrumentalist Bing Futch has embraced the mountain dulcimer as his first and foremost instrument. Known for touring around the U.S. in his RV, Bing plays many diverse styles from traditional folk to rock to original compositions to the blues -- all on the dulcimer.

Holly Tannen: Songstress of Folklore

December 12, 2015 05:34 - 33 minutes - 23.9 MB

008 Holly Tannen is a singer, songwriter, and dulcimer player who lives on the edge of a primeval forest in Mendocino, California. Holly is known for writing contemporary folk songs about personal stories and current events using the melodic and lyrical structure of Appalachian and British Isles folk tunes.

Erin Mae: Playing Old Time Music in New Ways

November 29, 2015 00:36 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MB

007 Erin Mae is a young, innovative mountain dulcimer performer and teacher from Kansas who gives old time music a fresh spin on her chromatic dulcimer.

Rick Scott: Canada’s Premier Dulcimer Player

October 21, 2015 14:00 - 35 minutes - 25.1 MB

006 Dulcimer player, storyteller, actor, and singer songwriter Rick Scott has been playing the dulcimer for more than four decades. Rick has received several awards and honors for his work with children's music.

Richard Fariña Tribute Part 2 with Joellen Lapidus, Owenie and Jim Crozier, Terry Hennessy, Neal Hellman, and Omar Lugones

September 30, 2015 17:15 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

005 We focus on the melodic and rhythmically complex music Fariña created on his dulcimer and explore how his heritage and world travels influenced his music. We talk with Fariña's relatives, people he knew, and two dulcimer players he influenced. We present intimate stories and letters from him to show how his music was ultimately the result of his zest for life.

Richard Fariña Tribute Part 1 with Jerry Rockwell, John Blosser, & Omar Lugones. Featuring music from Caroline Doctorow & Plainsong

August 29, 2015 05:57 - 26 minutes - 25.3 MB

004 We begin our tribute to Richard Fariña with Jerry Rockwell and John Blosser, two dulcimer players influenced by Fariña’s dulcimer playing. With music from two tribute albums: Reinventing Richard: The Songs of Richard Fariña by Plainsong, and Another Country … The Songs of Richard and Mimi Fariña by Caroline Doctorow. Richard’s cousin Omar Lugones shares insights into Fariña’s music.