Honoring Black History Month on Folk Weekend. Listen for tunes from legends like Nina Simone, Leadbelly, Ritchie Havens, Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters and many more. Plus, contemporary greats like Charley Crockett, Queen Esther, Southern Avenue, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.

Honoring Black History Month on Folk Weekend. Listen for tunes from legends like Nina Simone, Leadbelly, Ritchie Havens, Koko Taylor, Muddy Waters and many more.&nbsp;Plus, contemporary greats like Charley Crockett, Queen Esther, Southern Avenue, Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.

You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.
You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.

Folk Weekend

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.

You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.  Folk Weekend airs Sunday nights a 7:00.

Join Kyra Dean as she travels through the worlds of alt.country, Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, and of course, Folk on Folk Weekend.
You'll hear classic recordings that defined their genres as well as new releases from contemporary artists that push in new and interesting directions. There is something for everyone on Folk Weekend.  Folk Weekend airs Sunday nights a 7:00.

Folk Weekend February 22, 2026

In a world gone wrong, some great tunes to soothe your soul. New stuff from Lucinda Williams, Low Cut Connie, Mikaela Davis, Tinsley Ellis, Candice Ivory, Hiss Golden Messenger and more. And, of course a bunch of old songs that you know and love by folks like Woody Guthrie, The Carter Family, The Jayhawks, Sturgill Simpson, Roosevelt Sykes and others. Music for the people. Like you. 

In a world gone wrong, some great tunes to soothe your soul. New stuff from Lucinda Williams, Low Cut Connie, Mikaela Davis, Tinsley Ellis, Candice Ivory, Hiss Golden Messenger and more. And, of course a bunch of old songs that you know and love by folks like Woody Guthrie, The Carter Family, The Jayhawks, Sturgill Simpson, Roosevelt Sykes and others. Music for the people. Like you.&nbsp;

Folk Weekend February 22, 2026

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