Folk Alley
Folk Alley is a round-the-clock online folk music station. It began at public radio station WKSU in Kent, Ohio, and now streams several channels, from classic and contemporary folk to Irish music.
Listen now
- Format
- Folk music, online, 24 hours a day
- Channels
- Main folk stream, Irish, Fresh Cuts
- Origins
- WKSU public radio, Kent, Ohio
- Official site
- folkalley.com
What it plays
The main stream mixes traditional and classic folk with singer-songwriters and newer acoustic artists, so an old ballad can sit next to a brand-new record. The Irish channel focuses on Irish traditional and folk music, and Fresh Cuts leans towards recent releases.
If you enjoy what you hear, the songs behind the tradition are a good next stop: start with The Water Is Wide or Wayfaring Stranger, both folk-radio favourites.
How to listen
- Press a button above to play it here, in your browser.
- Visit folkalley.com for playlists, features and ways to support the station.
- Search for “Folk Alley” in your favourite radio app.
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