Michael Stock

Folk & Acoustic Music

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Michael Stock has been hosting “Folk & Acoustic Music” on WLRN, South Florida Public Radio for over 30 years. Michael was introduced to folk music back in high school when a teacher at Miami Beach High played Bob Dylan’s “Like a Rolling Stone”. Michael has since become fascinated with the roots of American music, from the minstrel shows after the Civil War to the protest music of the 1960s. “Folk & Acoustic Music” also features all types of folk music, from bluegrass, blues, old-time, gospel, to contemporary singer/songwriter Americana music . The show also features local and nationally tourin...

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Michael Stock

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Emi Sunshine 17.10.2017 25:55

Emi Sunshine is 13 years old and just released an album of great music and original songs. I hope this will be the first of many interviews

"Peggy Seeger, a Life of Music, Love and Politics" author Jean R. Freedman 05.09.2017 58:14

September 3, 2017 Jean R. Freedman's new biography of Peggy Seeger is a fasinating look at the roots of American and English folk music and the impact that Peggy Seeger had on both.

David Grisman 15.03.2017 27:12

February 26, 2017 Legendary mandolin player David Grisman talks about his influences and history.

Albert Mazibuko of Ladysmith Black Mambazo 22.02.2017 12:58

Suzy Bogguss - South Florida Folk Festival 09.01.2017 24:38

County Star Suzy Bogguss will make an appearance at The South Florida Folk Festival later in January. Michael Stock interviews Suzy about her career on Folk & Acoustic Music

Hadi Yaziji - Art 4 Peace Concert 09.01.2017 17:45

Hadi Yaziji has decided to do something about the Syrian refugee problem, and a local concert will help raise money for humanitarian assistance www.art4peace.net

Michael Stock 12.10.2016 49:19

(10-12-2016) Today’s Topical Currents profiles longtime WLRN staffer and folk music buff, Michael Stock.

Banjo - An Illustrated History by Bob Carlin 15.08.2016 21:35

Zusha 25.01.2016 24:37

FOLK CITY: New York and The American Folk Music Revival 05.01.2016 35:42

Jean Ritchie's Kentucky Mother Goose author interview 04.01.2016 21:57

Bob Lind Interview 30.09.2015 40:57

"Dylan Goes Electric" author interview 29.07.2015 27:12

July 25th 1965, Bob Dylan surprised everyone and went on stage of the Newport Folk Festival with an electric band. It was the night Pete Seeger became part of the older generation.