New Jersey based singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen has built a great reputation for the quality of her songwriting, and the warm rich alto voice she brings to her delivery. Loretta has just released a wonderful new single that reflects on the impact that the coronavirus pandemic has been having on individuals, families and communities - and like much of her songwriting, it includes a strong message of hope. Loretta joined us on Folk Roots Radio to chat about her music.

Music: Loretta Hagen "Lucky Stars" from "Lucky Stars" (2017, Bearfort), "Not Now" (single) (2021, Bearfort), "Hello Mountain (Ode to Bearfort Mountain)" from "Sundown Till Dawn" (2008, Bearfort) and "Welcome Spring" from "Lucky Stars" (2017, Bearfort).

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Interview - Singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen discussing her new Covid Times single "Not Now"

Coming Soon late summer 2021! 
Written, produced, and performed by Matt Epp and Isaac Murdoch.
Gichi Mnido Nagamon written and performed by Shannon Paul. 
With special guests Shannon Paul and Nora Kotkas.
Additional musicianship by Walter Macdonald Whitebear, Chris Andrew, Joel Couture, Kyle Crane, Samantha Whelan Kotkas.

06 Indian Song

Toronto based singer-songwriter and poet Donna Dunlop joins us on Episode 602 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her career in music, and latest album "Backlight" which features songs that were originally recorded in 2000-2001, but revisited this past year with support and instrumentation from producer/engineer and guitarist Steve Sherman. Although Donna is no longer active as a live performer, she has a great music catalogue and lots of interesting stories to share. So, settle down and enjoy Donna Dunlop... in Conversation on Folk Roots Radio.

If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don’t just stream their music – BUY their music and then you’ll really make a difference to their income during this difficult time when it’s much more challenging to find live shows.

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Episode 602 - feat. Donna Dunlop In Conversation - Backlight

Zemblanity

SCOTLAND MEETS JAMAICA IN CANADA!
The brainchild of Scottish-Canadian visionary Jason Wilson (Wilson & Swarbrick), Ashara presents a joyful blend of Scottish folk, global roots and reggae – it’s where Scotland meets Jamaica in Canada! Wilson, who provides vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, is joined by legendary Jamaican-Canadian guitarist Carl Harvey (Toots & The Maytals), and Wilson band members, saxophonist Marcus Ali, vocalist Laurel Tubman, drummer Vince Reel and bassist Michael Shapinko.

MY LOVE SINGS LIKE A LINTIE
Words and Music by Jason Wilson
Ochiltree 136 Publishing 2022 (Wheel Records/Proper Music Distribution)

Performed by Jason Wilson and Ashara:
Whistles - Ross Ainslie
Irish Flute and Whistle - Marcus Ali
Mandolin - Tim Bovaconti
Rhythm Guitar - Carl Harvey
Drums and Percussion - Vince Reel
Bass - Michael Shapinko
Fiddle - Jack Smedley
Vocals - Laurel Tubman
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Accordion - Jason Wilson

My Love Is Like A Lintie

Jason Wilson and Ashara - My Love Sings like a Lintie

Written while floating on a northern Ontario lake under the star filled midnight sky, ‘Connected…not the same’ is an ode to our universal connectedness, the uniqueness of our individuality and to finding the proper pace in which to be in love with both.  Produced with the uber sensitive brilliantfish ‘Connected…not the same’ is accompanied by the consummate guitar player, Cam MacInnes and the pure-in-voice singer, Sweet T. on backing vocals.

Connected...not the same

Sunshine

Folk Roots Radio is a syndicated radio show hosted and produced by Jan Hall that focuses on bringing new folk, roots and blues music and the voices of upcoming and independent artists to the airwaves. Visit us online at https://folkrootsradio.com.

Interview - Singer-songwriter Loretta Hagen discussing her new Covid Times single "Not Now"

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