FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies

FMSNY’s 4 for Folkies
Podcast Description
Spend 15 minutes getting to know Folk Music Society of New York’s performers by way of 4-question interviews about their own music and folk & traditional music in general, with a bit of whimsy at the end. Hosted by Laura Ciporen.
(FMSNY, pronounced ”fims-knee,” = Folk Music Society of New York, which has been celebrating folk music since 1965.)
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Explores themes of personal musical journeys, the nuances of folk and traditional music, and anecdotes from live performances, with episodes showcasing topics like the evolution of concertina playing and humorous concert mishaps, illustrating the vibrant folk music culture.

Spend 15 minutes getting to know Folk Music Society of New York’s performers by way of 4-question interviews about their own music and folk & traditional music in general, with a bit of whimsy at the end. Hosted by Laura Ciporen.
(FMSNY, pronounced ”fims-knee,” = Folk Music Society of New York, which has been celebrating folk music since 1965.)

Steff Reed, who will NOT be put in a box, musically, joins Laura Ciporen ahead of his appearance at the FMSNY stage at Porch Stomp, an annual, day-long, free Folk fest on Governors Island on Sat. June 21, 2025. Steff speaks proudly of his mom’s activism, how he uses his music to strive for “collective liberation,” and a surprising song that still tugs at his heart.
Come to Admiral House (stage 4) to catch our full line up!
Festival website: porchstomp.com/porchstompfestival
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