Annie Bartholomew recorded this tune on April 17, 2020 to contribute to KTOO’s Red Carpet Concert Series. Since our studios are closed due to COVID-19, she recorded outside during what would have been the fifth day of the 46th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau.
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Red Carpet Concert: Rosie Newton
Alaska Folk Festival guest artist Rosie Newton recorded this medley on April 15, 2020 to contribute to KTOO’s Red Carpet Concert Series. Since our studios are closed due to COVID-19, she recorded in her kitchen during what would have been the third day of the 46th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau. Rosie and music…
Red Carpet Concert: Richie Stearns
Alaska Folk Festival guest artist Richie Stearns recorded this tune on April 15, 2020 to contribute to KTOO’s Red Carpet Concert Series. Since our studios are closed due to COVID-19, he recorded in his home during what would have been the third day of the 46th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau. Richie and music…
Red Carpet Concert: Erin and Andrew Heist
Erin Anais Heist and Andrew Heist recorded Erin’s “Train to Cheyenne” on April 13, 2020 to contribute to KTOO’s Red Carpet Concert Series. Since our studios are closed due to COVID-19, they recorded in their living room during what would have been the first day of the 46th annual Alaska Folk Festival in Juneau. The…
Thursday Morning Crosscurrents with Sarah Everett
Sarah Everett is the Thursday morning host of Crosscurrents on KRNN 102.7 fm. Her show features a wide variety of world music. While all live-hosted shows are currently cancelled, check out her playlist here (updated weekly):
Video: 10th annual Alaska Folk Festival highlights
Check out this vintage footage from our vaults!
Video: 9th annual Alaska Folk Festival highlights
Check out this vintage footage from our vaults of the 9th annual Alaska Folk Festival.
Music: Rockabilly musicians Deke Dickerson and Sally Jo tour Southeast Alaska
Deke Dickerson and Sally Jo played live on “Juneau Afternoon” Friday. This weekend, they’re due to play in Petersburg Friday night, Sitka on Saturday and in Juneau on Sunday.
Ani DiFranco talks prison music, politics and playing pretend
Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco is the headlining act at the 2019 Salmonfest in Ninilchik. In an interview on KTOO’s Juneau Afternoon, she discusses her activism and her new memoir.
Red Carpet Concert: Los Texmaniacs, ‘Soy de San Luis/Mexico Americano’
Watch 2019 Alaska Folk Festival guest artist Los Texmaniacs play the Red Carpet.