Songbird and Strings: Keiko Walker's Podcast

Episode 3-"Decades of Country: Songs That Shaped the Genre" "カントリーの歩み：ジャンルを形作った名曲たち" Welcome to today’s episode! New Episode: Decades of Country Celebrating the Grand Ole Opry’s 100th anniversary with a look at iconic country songs across the decades. Playlist on Spotify & Apple Music! 🎶 新エピソード：カントリーの歩み グランド・オール・オープリー100周...

Episode 2-"Linda Ronstadt: Queen of Country-Rock" Welcome to today’s episode! We’re diving into the world of Linda Ronstadt, the voice that defined country-rock in the 1970s. From “You’re No Good” to her collaborations with future Eagles, Linda’s music still feels alive and fresh today. Let’s explore her story together! 今日のエピソードへようこそ！ 今回は、1970年代のカントリー・ロックを...

Episode 1-"Why we don't Call it "Country & Western" anymore" / “なぜ「カントリー・アンド・ウェスタン」と呼ばないのか” In this episode of Songbird and Strings , Keiko explores why people no longer call the genre “Country & Western.” From its Hollywood roots to Nashville’s rise, discover how the name simply became “Country Music” — and why the history still matters today. 今回の「ソングバー...

I'm Keiko Walker, and this is Songbird and Strings , a new podcast exploring the stories and sounds of country music. Join me as we dive into Country, Rock, Celtic, and Bluegrass, sharing stories about the artists, albums, and songs that make them special. We'll chat about music history, the latest news, and my own musical journey. Since we can't play all the great songs on the show, I'll be creat...