12:00 Noon
Acoustic
Interlude Christmas
A special 1-hour
version of the program featuring the best holiday
performances from popular progressive and
contemporary folk artists. John Macdonell hosts.
1:00 p.m.
Ornaments and Icing
2006
WKSU and FolkAlley
present the return of the national award-winning
program with all new recordings of holiday music and
stories. This year’s artists include Nanci Griffith,
Roger McGuinn, Peter Yarrow, Chad and Jeremy, and
The Wailin’ Jennys. The artists their take on
classic carols as well as original songs. Personal
stories and a take-a-turn reading of The Night
Before Christmas round out this amazing musical
special, hosted by Jim Blum.
2:00 p.m.
Blind Boys of Alabama
Christmas Show
Clarence Fountain
and his legendary gospel group have won four Grammy
Awards in the last four years. We join them on stage
as they present their own take on the Christmas
classics "Silent Night" and "Joy to the World,"
along with some gospel favorites including "I'm a
Soldier in the Army of the Lord."
3:00 p.m.
Christmas from the
World Café
A very special stage
show featuring new takes on holiday classics as well
as new contributions to the holiday tradition. This
program features roots, blues, Americana, and other
contemporary music. Artists providing the special
cheer include Raul Midon, Jonatha Brooke, and the
Old Crow Medicine Show. David Dye hosts from the
World Café studios in Philadelphia. |
