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May 20, 2013 — The singer-songwriter gives a unique and unexpectedly personal performance, recorded live at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, W.Va.
May 20, 2013 — Joined by three excellent collaborators, Shajarian gives what amounts to a brief master class in the art of singing. In the course of this love song, titled "Az Eshgh," the Iranian icon unleashes torrents of swooping, soaring, goosebump-inducing sound that's still perfectly controlled at age 73.
May 20, 2013 — The newly independent California band plays songs from its new record, Stories Don't End, and singer-songwriter Taylor Goldsmith talks about the inspiration behind the album.
May 17, 2013 — The singer-songwriter performs intense, poetic Americana songs with a rock-tinged twist. Hear five songs from Steve Forbert, recorded live on the campus of West Virginia University in Morgantown.
May 17, 2013 — Mahanthappa brings an explosive blend of jazz and South Indian classical music to the studio.
The UpNorth Concert Hall specializes in recordings of live performance in regional venues. Listen to guest artists or submit your own digital audio from your garage band, string ensemble, church choir or poetry slam.
Latest Performances
Song: Mustang Sally by Hot Rods on Blocks
Jan 17, 2001 — Hot Rods On Blocks performing Mustang Sally live on The Radio Bob Show, January 17, 2001.
Left: Radio Bob--the early years: at the keyboard in 1967 (a very good year). Go to full article
Left: Radio Bob--the early years: at the keyboard in 1967 (a very good year). Go to full article
Two Tuvan songs performed by Ional Sam
Dec 01, 2000 — Sixteen-year old Tuvan throat singer Ional Sam toured the Adirondacks in December 2000 as part of a visiting Russian delegation. Brian Mann recorded him in Ray Brook. Go to full article
Song: Early in the Morning by the King-Tones
Sep 26, 2000 — The King-Tones performing "Early in the Morning," live on The Blue Note. Recorded in the NCPR studio, September 26, 2000. Go to full article
How Hermit Thrush Got His Song
Jun 19, 2000 — Ray Fadden (Tehanetorens), Mohawk Elder and educator of Onchiota NY, tells the traditional story "How Hermit Thrush Got His Song." Go to full article
Two fiddle tunes performed by music historian Alice Clemens
May 08, 2000 — Alice co-founded the North American Fiddlers Hall of Fame, which maintains an extensive archive and sponsors fiddling events each year. For her work as a preservationist and performer, she was recognized by TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) with a North Country Heritage Award. She performs the traditional Irish tune The Irish Washerwoman and her own composition God's Blessing on Four Strings. Go to full article
Song: Helplessly Hoping performed by the Singing Sinners
May 01, 2000 — The women's vocal ensemble Singing Sinners from St. Lawrence University performing Helplessly Hoping. Recorded in the NCPR studio, May 2000. Go to full article
The Last Farewell and Come All Ye Maidens performed by Colleen Cleveland
Jan 17, 2000 — For their work as preservationists and performers, Colleen and her father Jim were recognized by TAUNY (Traditional Arts in Upstate New York) with a North Country Heritage Award. Go to full article
Queen Jane performed by Sara Cleveland
Jan 17, 2000 — Sara Cleveland was a nationally-famous ballad singer of her generation. We hear her version of the British ballad Queen Jane, the only known recording from a US source. Her son Jim and grandaughter Colleen carry on the family ballad tradition. Go to full article
Song: Insomniac performed by the Singing Saints
May 01, 1999 — St. Lawrence University's men's vocal ensemble, The Singing Saints, performed this arrangement of Insomnia in May 1999. Go to full article
Song: Paper Chase performed by Adiradical Blue and Friends
Feb 01, 1997 — Adiradical Blue and Friends performing Paper Chase. © 1977 Kent Gregson. Recorded in Sweetfish studios, February 1997, by Mark Fuller. Produced by Tim Ellifritz, Tom Volcheck and Kent Gregson.
Vocals: Kent Gregson, Barry Gregson. Lead guitar: Tim Ellifritz (electric), Barry Gregson (acoustic). Rythm guitar: Barry Gregson, Tom Volcheck. Bass: Chip McKibbon. Keyboard: Donna Britton. Saxophone: Frank Conti. Drums/Percussion: Jeff Britton. Go to full article
Vocals: Kent Gregson, Barry Gregson. Lead guitar: Tim Ellifritz (electric), Barry Gregson (acoustic). Rythm guitar: Barry Gregson, Tom Volcheck. Bass: Chip McKibbon. Keyboard: Donna Britton. Saxophone: Frank Conti. Drums/Percussion: Jeff Britton. Go to full article
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