Legendary Singer Songwriter Bob Franke joins us in the studio to share some insights on songwriting and share some of his songs

Darol Anger and Emy Phelps join me in the studio to share songs and raise our spirits and provide some advice how we can use song to get through these […]

Ellery Klein joins us in the studio for a program highlighting the fiddle tunes of Ireland

I am joined by Ken Perlman, Adrienne Howard and Ruth Rappaport in this episode where we look back on our memories of the fiddler and folklorist Alan Jabbour and play […]

Pete's Posse made an appearance in our studio this last Friday for and entertaining and energetic Tour De Force. The band consists of Pete Sutherland, Oliver Scanlon and Tristan Henderson . They are all amazing musicians.

Bruce Molsky and Alan Kaufman share their memories of growing up in the 1970’s in New York City when it was a hotbed of oldtime music. Bruce shares some of […]

Alastair Moock joins us in the studio to shares his inspirational songs with us.

My first guest is Mark Simos , Associate Professor of Songwriting at the Berklee College of Music. He shares with us his in-depth knowledge of the Craft and Art of Songwriting and gives us insight how we can use those skills to create songs that will help us get thru our despair and pave the way toward a more inclusive and tolerant America.

Alan Kaufman takes you behind the scenes in Studio A as we set up for an In The Tradition Show.

In The Tradition with Alan Kaufman - Episode 9 - special guests : Jane Rothfield and Allan Carr

Jerry Dallal and Linda Henry present a performance of fine oldtime songs from the repertoire of the Carter Family, and EC and Orna Ball and others.

Marylou Ferrante brings her delightful mix of per-war country blues and oldtime music to "In The Tradition"

Moonshine Holler (Paula Bradley and Bill Dillof) pays a visit to the ACMi studios in Arlington Massachusetts to tape an episode of "In The Tradition with Alan Kaufman". They bring with them a truckload of fine vintage instruments and then serenade us with their own unique blend of oldtime songs,ballads, tunes and breakdowns. We all had fun and we hope you do to.

Don and Bethany join Alan for a program consisting of a playful mix of original and traditional oldtime tunes and songs