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AusFolkus
by Andy Busuttil
Welcome to the AusFolkus series of podcasts: Exploring the people and stories behind Australian folk music and dance In these podcasts I’ll be interviewing many of the musicians, dancers, choristers and teachers from the multitude of folk genres that we are so lucky to be exposed to in this country. These are people who have been in front of you in festivals, concerts and dance demonstrations in some cases for decades. Their names will be well known to you and have in many instances been celebrated by you while watching them or perhaps even participating with them while they ply their wondrous art. Theme music: Veligdensko Horo sourced from Linsey Pollak's book "Macedonian Folk Music" ( linseypollak.com )
Episodes
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Ausfolkus_Margaret Walters Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of discussions I had with Margaret Walters which details her life in music and song. It's an extraordinary and interesting story which will rivet the listener whether or not you have had close contact with Margaret. Margaret is an Australian folk icon and one…
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Ausfolkus_Margaret Walters Part 1
This is a wonderful conversation with an icon in folk music in Australia, Margaret Walters. Listen in for some magnificent surprises and a great chat with a delightful, feisty and oh so talented woman. Margaret is a long time delighter of audiences and an active participant in all things folk in...
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Ausfolkus Noel Balfour Episode 2
This is the second and final episode of my interview with Noel Balfour. Noel is an exemplar in the music industry and in life generally. Noel is 93 years old and is planning his next recording. Noel has been recording music composed by he and his wife Lorna Barry who sadly passed away a few years...
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Ausfolkus Noel Balfour Episode 1
This is a wonderful story about the history of Australian country music from a man who was there from its very early recording days in the 1940's and 1950's. Noel Balfour and his wife Lorna Barry were well known in the music industry. Lorna, who together with Dorothy Davidson formed the Barry...
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Ausfolkus Margaret and Bob Fagan Episode 2
The second and final part of a wonderful story by Margaret and Bob Fagan. In this episode you'll be introduced to the two stellar Fagan youngsters, Kate and James, James' exceptionally talented wife Nancy Kerr and all of the Fagan grandchildren. Towards the end of this podcast you will hear how...
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Ausfolkus Margaret and Bob Fagan Episode 1
This is a fun-filled and informative interview with two of Australia's folk royalty, Margaret and Bob Fagan. Margaret and Bob have graced Australia's folk scene for close to 50 years and have been responsible for bringing much magic through their music and subsequently the music of their family...
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Ausfolkus Chloé and Jason Roweth Part 3
A truly heart-warming conversation with Chloé and Jason Roweth to complete this series of 3 podcasts with them. In this conversation you will hear more about their great successes in music and, of core importance to them, the integration of family into their lives as performers. You will hear…
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Ausfolkus Chloé and Jason Roweth Part 2
Part 2 in the 3 part series of discussions with Chloé and Jason Roweth. Hear about their many performing experiences, the philosophy of performing that has sustained them and revel in the wonderful energy and enthusiasm of this great folk duo.
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Ausfolkus Chloé and Jason Roweth Part 1
A wonderful, enthusiastic and passion-laden discussion with Chloé and Jason Roweth detailing their lives before and after they met up to develop their musical union. In this podcast you will hear about their familial beginnings, their musical beginnings and the way they melded together to form...
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Danny Spooner Part 2 of 2
This is the second and final part of Danny Spooner's life story as told by his wife Gael Shannon. It contains information not previously heard about Danny's life and times. It's ended with a beautiful version of Eric Bogle's wonderful song 'The Gift of Years'. I couldn't think of a more…
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Danny Spooner Part 1 of 2
This is the first of a two part podcast with Gael Shannon, wife of the wonderful Danny Spooner who left us in 2017 to sing with the angels elsewhere. Danny recorded his final album 'Home' with me here at Blue Mountain Sound a mere four months before he died. It was a fitting tribute to a land he...
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Linsey Pollak Part 3
This is the 3rd and final part of the interview I did with Linsey Pollak who, for many, has been a guiding light and inspiration. Linsey's work has covered many fields and his personal story gives a deep insight into what has made him the creative being that he is. Listen to his story and be...
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Anzac Concert The River of Blood
This is a full concert about Gallipoli in 1915 and the battle between the Anzacs and the Turkish troops specifically. It contains a narrative as well as a selection of songs in both English (to reflect the Anzac experience) and Turkish. The English songs were all written by Eric Bogle who very...
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OzFolkus Linsey Pollak Part 2
This is part 2 of the 3 part conversation with Linsey Pollak. In this episode Linsey talks about his return from Macedonia to Australia and the journey upon which he embarks up to the time of his involvement with transcultural band Churinga. The story continues and it's a great one!
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OzFolkus Linsey Pollak part 1
This discussion took place over Zoom during the Covid19 pandemic. Linsey Pollak is a well known musician, instrument maker and political and social activist. His story is a great example of how lives can be changed into creative explosions by circumstances that can happen to any of us.
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OzFolkus Gary Dawson Part 2
This is the final part of this dialogue with Gary Dawson. In this podcast Gary goes into the history of folk dance and its movement since pre-Renaissance times to the present. He also articulates his philosophy of dance and the relationship between dance and community and the respective evolution...
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Ep 1: Gary Dawson (Part 1 of 2)
In this episode I'm with Gary Dawson, folk dancer and dance teacher extraordinaire. Gary has spent much of his lifetime both dancing and teaching the dance to the music of many countries in the Balkans including Serbia, Northern Macedonia, Hungary, Croatia, Greece and Bulgaria. Gary's passion for...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to the AusFolkus series of podcasts: Exploring the people and stories behind Australian folk music and dance In these podcasts I’ll be interviewing many of the musicians, dancers, choristers and teachers from the multitude of folk genres that we are so lucky to be exposed to in this country. These are people who have been in front of you in festivals, concerts and dance demonstrations in some cases for decades. Their names will be well known to you and have in many instances been celebrated by you while watching them or perhaps even participating with them while they ply their wondrous art. Theme music: Veligdensko Horo sourced from Linsey Pollak's book "Macedonian Folk Music" ( linseypollak.com )
HOSTED BY
Andy Busuttil
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How many episodes does AusFolkus have?
AusFolkus currently has 17 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is AusFolkus about?
Welcome to the AusFolkus series of podcasts: Exploring the people and stories behind Australian folk music and dance In these podcasts I’ll be interviewing many of the musicians, dancers, choristers and teachers from the multitude of folk genres that we are so lucky to be exposed to in this...
How often does AusFolkus release new episodes?
AusFolkus has 17 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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AusFolkus is created and hosted by Andy Busuttil.
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