Folktales

Series produced by Northeast Indiana Public Radio

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Join us for a topical tour around the musical folkworld.

For one hour every week, Julia takes listeners around the world as she explores a theme that touches the human spirit. From steel drum bands to didgeridoos, from Americana to Arabesque, Julia and her listeners consider how the traditions, customs, heritage, and myths of our world have been expressed through music.

Meticulously researched but presented with minimal commentary or interpretation, Julia allows the folktale theme of the week to unfold itself in the mastery of the musicians and their music.


Additional Files

183 Pieces

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Folktale of Secrets
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Mum is not always the word, and cats DO have a way of getting let out of the bag...musical proof will be uncovered this week on the Folktale of Sec...

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  • Added: Jan 26, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Simplicty
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktales of Simplicity, Credit: Julia Meek
If you stop to take a breath in this fast-paced world, you may get run over! If you can spare an hour, and put life on hold, this week's edition of...

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  • Added: Jan 05, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Sharing
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Sharing, Credit: Julia Meek
Humanitarian Hervé Kempf suggests: “Consume less; share better.” Hope you can share an hour of your time to hear how it's done!

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  • Added: Dec 01, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Bells
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Bells, Credit: Julia Meek
We're letting it peal as we ring in the New Year this week on Folktales, with an assortment of sounds that resonate around the globe--hope you can...

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  • Added: Dec 19, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of Season's Greetings!
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Perhaps the best Yuletide decoration is being wreathed in smiles...if you have an hour to spare for a Folktale this busy week, you can hear how it ...

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  • Added: Oct 31, 2019
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Romance
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This time of year, love is in the air, world round--and on this edition, we're following it's enticing call! If you can spare an hour, we'd just lo...

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  • Added: Dec 19, 2018
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 4
Folktale of Parting
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Parting, Credit: Julia Meek
“Goodbyes, they often come in waves.” That's how the humorous American author, Jarod Kintz sees it--and this week's Folktale will show you what the...

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  • Added: Feb 23, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of Doubt
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Seeings believing...or is it? We're tracking 2nd guesses, hesitation and other doubtful acts through the music they have inspired this week--firmly...

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  • Added: Mar 16, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 8
Folktale of the Market Place
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of the Market Place, Credit: Julia Meek
This week's edition of Folktales finds us "Shopping 'til we drop", in a wide variety of musical fashions-- and as J.C. Penney would say: It's all i...

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  • Added: Dec 12, 2012
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 5
Folktale of Shame
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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“Shame is a soul eating emotion", according to C.G. Jung. Hope you can spare an your to hear what that sounds like this week on Folktales--it would...

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  • Added: Apr 23, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Unity
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Unity, Credit: Julia Meek
“All for one and one for all, united we stand divided we fall.” A stock reminder via Alexandre Dumas for our rally round the radio this week on th...

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  • Added: Mar 26, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Memories
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This week's Folktale of Memories finds us honing our recall and reminiscence skills in a most musical manner--hoping you'll remember to join us!

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  • Added: May 05, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Gardening
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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This week, we're asking: 'How does your garden grow?' in the finest of musical tradtions--hope you'll spend an hour just digging it!

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  • Added: May 27, 2015
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 10
Folktale of Courage
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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As Robert Frost put it: "Freedom lies in being bold." Some call it courage, and this episode, we're sharing many musical examples of this fine art-...

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  • Added: May 21, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Star Shine
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: The Folktale of Star Shine, Credit: Julia Meek
As novelist Richelle Goodrich wonders: “Why only gaze at the stars? Catch one!” Musical opportunities abound this week on our Folktale of Star Shine.

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  • Added: Jun 02, 2015
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 6
Folktale of Libations
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: The Folktale of Libations, Credit: Julia Meek
We’re imbibing in music for, from and about intoxicating beverages around the world of good cheer this week. So here's to your joining us for the F...

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  • Added: Jun 12, 2015
  • Length: 59:57
  • Purchases: 9
Folktale of Sunshine & Blue Skies
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Here comes the sun--and it's shining down a world of good music this week on Foltkales--hope you can spend an hour w/ us and catch some rays!

Bought by WFIU, WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), GCR (Global Community Radio), 90.1 WFYI Public Radio and more


  • Added: Mar 22, 2013
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Sacred Ground
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: WBOI's Folktale of Sacred Ground, Credit: Julia Meek
A highly spritual journey through a world of 'musical belief'--hope you can join us for this uplifing tour.

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  • Added: Apr 29, 2014
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 11
Folktale of Ancestral Spirits
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
Caption: Folktale of Ancestral Spirits, Credit: Julia Meek
It's remembered ways this Folktale tracks, as we follow those 'lines of descent' through the finest of musical traditions.

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  • Added: Oct 24, 2013
  • Length: 59:59
  • Purchases: 7
Folktale of Midwinter
From: Northeast Indiana Public Radio
Series: Folktales
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Tired of the winter? Ready to laugh in old man winter's face and tell him to take a hike? Then grab the outerwear & take a listen--Here's a folktal...

Bought by GCR (Global Community Radio), WFIU, GCR (Global Community Radio), 'The Sea', WFIU and more


  • Added: Dec 19, 2018
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 7

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