https://www.accessradiotaranaki.com/shows/the-folk-music-hour/ (C)Access Radio Taranaki en-nz David Calder presents the music he loves in The Folk Music Hour, with the aim of rekindling listeners' interest in acoustic music in the Anglo-American tradition, including NZ folk song, and world folk music such as that heard at WOMAD in New Plymouth's beautiful Brookland's Park. Almost all music has a folk origin: blues, jazz, rock and even so-called classical. As Big Bill Broonzy famously said - "all songs are folk songs; ain't never heard a horse sing!" Arguably the first Kiwi to make a living with a mandolin, David spent some of his musical life playing bluegrass, but was performing in the folk boom as early as 1964. He was playing in Europe and the UK in the 70's, dabbling in folk rock and pop in California in the 80's, and creating a country garden in the 90's and teaching children to read. These days, kind of retired, he is free to pursue any of the musical paths he loves: song-writing, tuition, and performance with guitar, piano, banjo, mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, even bass; playing jazz, folk, blues and originals. Or to just kick back and listen to Bach or Grappelli ... He is a long-standing performer of NZ folk, and maintains a love affair with US old-time music nurtured since Doc Watson's LPs first made it to these shores. A natural entertainer since his debut on radio aged six, David thinks radio is the perfect performance medium. The Folk Music Hour David Calder presents the music he loves no Access Radio Taranaki production@accessradiotaranaki.com David Calder Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:13:19 +1200 Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:13:19 +1200 A second playlist of fine folk featuring three artists and some super singing. A second playlist of fine folk featuring three artists and some super singing. A second playlist of fine folk featuring three artists and some super singing. 0:58:20 0d4a5ae1-04d3-4701-849f-a7acdfc3661b Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic We investigate the blues, folk music that led to a dozen genres played today. We investigate the blues, folk music that led to a dozen genres played today. We investigate the blues, folk music that led to a dozen genres played today. 0:58:13 d2bdc5ac-0ad5-469b-af18-278a7148e5b8 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic We explore the connections and disconnections that needlessly divide folk and so-called classical music. We explore the connections and disconnections that needlessly divide folk and so-called classical music. We explore the connections and disconnections that needlessly divide folk and so-called classical music. 0:55:49 e187d1e2-5c82-445e-ba0d-e042f3a535fc Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode five. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode five. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode five. 0:59:22 c3d60248-6986-470f-a531-0112c95c8435 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode four. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode four. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode four. 0:57:24 c7ab7575-5715-46ea-8bbc-2d24e93d2c14 Sun, 22 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode three. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode three. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode three. 0:53:41 a6899084-22d1-4422-bcad-ad09425acfd8 Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode two. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode two. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode two. 0:56:39 7802f79c-fc0a-4837-af07-4464372656a5 Sun, 08 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode one. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode one. The Singing Word is a series created by Davey Calder, investigating what happens when poetry is set to music, becoming folk song. This is episode one. 0:56:14 839f80ab-47e8-4acc-8d1f-5a378c534584 Sun, 01 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +1200 episodic Join Davey Calder for the final installment of his 2025 series on Aotearoa folk music, as a part of New Zealand Music Month. Join Davey Calder for the final installment of his 2025 series on Aotearoa folk music, as a part of New Zealand Music Month. Join Davey Calder for the final installment of his 2025 series on Aotearoa folk music, as a part of New Zealand Music Month. 0:58:13 9d9bae3c-c91d-48d1-8bf6-774b9d456b3f Sun, 25 May 2025 12:07:00 +1200 episodic Our all-Kiwi theme for NZ Music Month continues. Our all-Kiwi theme for NZ Music Month continues. Our all-Kiwi theme for NZ Music Month continues. 0:58:58 1d04460e-e792-426c-9a87-adfca42e1a2f Sun, 18 May 2025 14:00:00 +1200 episodic We continue our New Zealand music month with selections from all over the country. We continue our New Zealand music month with selections from all over the country. We continue our New Zealand music month with selections from all over the country. 0:58:12 ed6570ef-e84c-4094-bc39-b27f6cea99c4 Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:00 +1200 episodic Our 8th all-Kiwi New Zealand Music Month Folk Music Hours begins with a look at music awards. Our 8th all-Kiwi New Zealand Music Month Folk Music Hours begins with a look at music awards. Our 8th all-Kiwi New Zealand Music Month Folk Music Hours begins with a look at music awards. 0:59:5 2e4798d8-2504-46bc-bac4-8d13db65d208 Sun, 04 May 2025 12:45:00 +1200 episodic For Anzac Day, Memorial Day, and Remembrance Day, a playlist of songs about the human longing to live in peace. For Anzac Day, Memorial Day, and Remembrance Day, a playlist of songs about the human longing to live in peace. For Anzac Day, Memorial Day, and Remembrance Day, a playlist of songs about the human longing to live in peace. 0:56:59 f61caac2-c231-4a3e-98b5-2a429fc1708b Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:30:00 +1200 episodic Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers. Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers. Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers. 0:54:17 c00ee8b5-eaf9-40d9-9091-b1d738a59bf4 Sun, 13 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +1200 episodic We’ve put together another playlist of songs where the artists seek to amuse us, sometimes with a message implied. We’ve put together another playlist of songs where the artists seek to amuse us, sometimes with a message implied. We’ve put together another playlist of songs where the artists seek to amuse us, sometimes with a message implied. 0:58:28 916ca690-1b43-4dc5-8815-8c8c87f3319f Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:39:00 +1300 episodic Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers Join Davey as he shares some of his favourite folk covers 0:56:31 4271292a-2bde-44e5-a06a-0859da7c9bb0 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:49:00 +1300 episodic Traditional songs get a new lease of life performed by contemporary artists. Traditional songs get a new lease of life performed by contemporary artists. Traditional songs get a new lease of life performed by contemporary artists. 0:58:36 280efc20-ab1b-4b92-bc56-6706615de7a6 Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:30:00 +1300 episodic The FMH companion to the film looks at the music from this turbulent time in history and contemporary folk song. The FMH companion to the film looks at the music from this turbulent time in history and contemporary folk song. The FMH companion to the film looks at the music from this turbulent time in history and contemporary folk song. 0:55:9 25be98b8-9cfd-4356-8ec5-5c4873325d4c Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:45:00 +1300 episodic It's that time of year again, when we kick out the jams and the Folk Music Hour gets a bit loud as we preview some of the amazing sounds coming to Brooklands Park in New Plymouth, for the 22nd NZ WOMAD, World of Music, Art, and Dance. As always, the lineup gives us the chance to enjoy cultures not represented at other music festivals. It's that time of year again, when we kick out the jams and the Folk Music Hour gets a bit loud as we preview some of the amazing sounds coming to Brooklands Park in New Plymouth, for the 22nd NZ WOMAD, World of Music, Art, and Dance. As always, the lineup gives us the chance to enjoy cultures not represented at other music festivals. It's that time of year again, when we kick out the jams and the Folk Music Hour gets a bit loud as we preview some of the amazing sounds coming to Brooklands Park in New Plymouth, for the 22nd NZ WOMAD, World of Music, Art, and Dance. As always, the lineup gives us the chance to enjoy cultures not represented at other music festivals. 0:58:54 291f59f6-4aa1-4fb4-a412-8a04c8c094d3 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:07:00 +1300 episodic The sound of birds is a strong thread in the folk tradition The sound of birds is a strong thread in the folk tradition The sound of birds is a strong thread in the folk tradition 0:58:40 b14286a7-d456-4ca8-9b72-dec67511d055 Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:30:00 +1300 episodic It's uncanny how close to folk some pop music can become. It's uncanny how close to folk some pop music can become. It's uncanny how close to folk some pop music can become. 0:59:5 9b07d39f-ad50-4158-99d0-a4df9ab39bd3 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:15:00 +1300 episodic Every year, we play a programme of entertaining songs from the Johnny Appleseed of folk and Americana whose banjo kicks off every Folk Music Hour Every year, we play a programme of entertaining songs from the Johnny Appleseed of folk and Americana whose banjo kicks off every Folk Music Hour Every year, we play a programme of entertaining songs from the Johnny Appleseed of folk and Americana whose banjo kicks off every Folk Music Hour 0:58:43 986ba162-9184-4a91-a4a3-abd40d257f7b Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:45:00 +1300 episodic Each year we celebrate Martin Luther King Day by looking at the rich legacy of African American music. MLK Day 2025 is Jan 20th Each year we celebrate Martin Luther King Day by looking at the rich legacy of African American music. MLK Day 2025 is Jan 20th Each year we celebrate Martin Luther King Day by looking at the rich legacy of African American music. MLK Day 2025 is Jan 20th 0:58:34 60782294-dbf7-4e57-b67d-8ab810edb50e Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +1300 episodic Actors who sing and play - and singers who act - make for an interesting playlist Actors who sing and play - and singers who act - make for an interesting playlist Actors who sing and play - and singers who act - make for an interesting playlist 0:58:25 b299f4dc-8d30-43eb-8d72-901bf146cab1 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 16:12:00 +1300 episodic We begin every year with a programme of Sandy's music, near the time of her birthday We begin every year with a programme of Sandy's music, near the time of her birthday We begin every year with a programme of Sandy's music, near the time of her birthday 0:59:27 44d05031-1d9c-4b3a-afd5-0323ee6961c6 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +1300 episodic Our scrumptious Christmas and New Year's Eve show ends another year of fine folk. Our scrumptious Christmas and New Year's Eve show ends another year of fine folk. Our scrumptious Christmas and New Year's Eve show ends another year of fine folk. 0:59:33 8441fd31-eb76-4170-b242-1726ec374663 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +1300 episodic Another playlist of choice folk includes news of WOMAD NZ 2025 Another playlist of choice folk includes news of WOMAD NZ 2025 Another playlist of choice folk includes news of WOMAD NZ 2025 0:58:51 b0230720-6092-4b1b-bd27-a3a166cd1724 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:30:00 +1300 episodic To mark 131 years of women’s suffrage in NZ, an all-female programme of folk and related music. To mark 131 years of women’s suffrage in NZ, an all-female programme of folk and related music. To mark 131 years of women’s suffrage in NZ, an all-female programme of folk and related music. 0:59:5 01d9e411-1a2e-451c-a50e-5a7e039ee122 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 11:30:00 +1200 episodic 0:58:59 e2b3954d-5830-4793-acbd-70912b1f8974 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 13:15:00 +1300 episodic 0:57:42 a2535a55-4323-41aa-b992-f6813babcf1e Thu, 12 Oct 2017 11:00:00 +1300 episodic 1:0:3 a44672db-d93b-47c1-8734-df2cc73fce3a Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:30:00 +1300 episodic 0:54:26 cd46dfd8-89b5-4abf-9d47-7b4c33dac6f1 Thu, 05 Oct 2017 10:15:00 +1300 episodic The Rheigan Sisters The Rheigan Sisters The Rheigan Sisters 0:59:49 3679e9f5-cae8-4ad8-acc2-02ac5efc9ad0 Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:30:00 +1200 episodic David Calder's award-winning show featuring Bob Dylan David Calder's award-winning show featuring Bob Dylan David Calder's award-winning show featuring Bob Dylan 0:26:0 a0dd7760-0830-47e4-ac54-07228a2b1949 Mon, 18 Sep 2017 14:45:00 +1200 episodic 0:59:55 2d431b18-26db-4d86-b025-362e9687521b Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:22:36 +1200 episodic 1:20:20 aac2dd41-df9e-4aa1-8beb-84512f6e294c Wed, 06 Sep 2017 17:24:10 +1200 episodic 0:54:40 b16161b2-eee4-4f4d-ae2a-a8eb67cf6403 Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:49:11 +1200 episodic 0:59:32 13979d4b-f26b-4121-a572-7076cb07bcfb Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:19:30 +1200 episodic 1:1:42 e3baab75-6095-4e17-9c33-cad80c58e5a9 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 10:59:00 +1200 episodic 1:2:0 19ef5b89-640e-4f18-ab1f-0de175731983 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:51:49 +1200 episodic 1:0:16 d9f95883-52bd-4446-819d-922eeac6a0a1 Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:46:22 +1200 episodic 0:59:46 3dc67c0a-9043-4c95-9ace-095466b813df Thu, 27 Jul 2017 10:39:09 +1200 episodic 0:57:7 8ae7bb81-d955-4f5e-be1c-7e13f20c939b Fri, 21 Jul 2017 17:33:32 +1200 episodic 0:59:52 a80ed258-ccde-498d-ac6d-ccfd1426b6c1 Wed, 12 Jul 2017 16:46:16 +1200 episodic 0:58:46 4d5c0599-75f5-42cf-93c4-3c4392c2c486 Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:27:06 +1200 episodic 0:57:11 3f07fbd5-adb2-4e7b-aa8a-c7364dfcd114 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 12:48:09 +1200 episodic 0:59:43 c30c70fb-e1d3-498c-a67f-c6945ff9036e Thu, 22 Jun 2017 10:26:13 +1200 episodic 1:1:31 b74be4dd-baba-4e88-b664-fa7af120c965 Thu, 15 Jun 2017 13:21:15 +1200 episodic 1:9:2 38d39094-641a-4c54-8d58-d09a42647038 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 14:52:22 +1200 episodic 0:56:5 b42c5870-f11a-42ce-bc15-637f03eca081 Wed, 31 May 2017 15:34:36 +1200 episodic 0:56:55 c769811f-2862-4938-856a-f9ed7db78484 Wed, 24 May 2017 17:23:50 +1200 episodic 1:0:19 babed1b7-1501-4385-9984-d5048b818765 Mon, 15 May 2017 10:50:28 +1200 episodic 1:3:24 c5b0d10f-00aa-4b18-adc6-44653c901b42 Wed, 03 May 2017 17:04:22 +1200 episodic 1:0:10 09395239-bb3a-46b0-8d72-55c8f15b8ef0 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 12:01:20 +1200 episodic 0:59:58 abaf6ed5-ef92-42db-9dc4-888afdded409 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:56:20 +1200 episodic 1:0:53 7ec53447-56e4-4bf9-b415-1e94b6e60e85 Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:49:42 +1200 episodic 0:54:32 c592f2e4-bfbe-4ea3-86f8-b1b7b0670a8d Mon, 27 Mar 2017 14:42:27 +1300 episodic The Folk Music Hour Wooverview 3 The Folk Music Hour Wooverview 3 The Folk Music Hour Wooverview 3 0:53:0 fbadfbd4-0020-4f23-8a10-0137d6b5aa12 Wed, 01 Mar 2017 15:50:21 +1300 episodic 0:46:3 185e28c0-e051-40c9-a82b-8fedb8ca4f99 Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:28:46 +1300 episodic 0:58:30 19ae978b-f61b-4dca-acd7-133e5edbdbf9 Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:49:15 +1300 episodic 0:54:54 0b1df509-3134-43af-9264-f8a22aef25cd Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:57:59 +1300 episodic 0:59:11 f332b8c7-180f-46ba-bca1-bcd0cc8a28c7 Wed, 08 Feb 2017 16:53:34 +1300 episodic Marie Ni Chathasaigh Marie Ni Chathasaigh Marie Ni Chathasaigh 1:0:3 88fd02ce-de41-4e74-be46-2651c658bc83 Mon, 30 Jan 2017 15:38:49 +1300 episodic Martin Luther King Martin Luther King Martin Luther King 1:4:10 a18383d2-6559-4de7-b4d7-8ec75df4bd39 Thu, 19 Jan 2017 13:25:40 +1300 episodic